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Knowing what to do when disaster strikes will help you better control your response and put you in a better position to recover more quickly. This is why it is extremely important for you and your family to have a household emergency plan. Being prepared, and understanding what to do when faced with an emergency, can reduce fear, anxiety and losses. Before creating a household emergency plan, use this site to learn about the types of emergencies that may affect communities in York Region, how you'll be notified of an event, and plans that are already in place to deal with these events. Each municipality in York Region has an Emergency Response Plan in place that details the roles and responsibilities of municipal officials and first responders before, during and after an emergency. Contact your local municipal office, or visit your municipality's website for more information on the emergency plan for your area. Notification and updates of emergencies that occur anywhere in York Region may be posted on municipal and regional websites and broadcast on Greater Toronto Area radio and television stations. Some municipalities also have emergency hotline phone numbers in place during a declared emergency where you can access information. Emergencies can occur anywhere, so be sure to have plans in place for your family at home, at your workplaces, at school, on vacation, and anywhere else you and your family spend time.
View a video about making an emergency plan.
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