Preparing for Emergencies

We all have a role to play in emergency and disaster preparedness. By knowing your role, you can prepare for what is within your control. Learn about actions you can take before, during and after each of these emergencies, and how you can plan for them in advance.

Start planning before an emergency

Many disasters happen without warning. Having a plan in place before a disruption makes things easier to manage. Know the risks, learn how to create a family emergency plan and create emergency preparedness kits for your family and pets.
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How to stay safe during an emergency

Find out what you need to do during an emergency or disaster to remain safe within your home, while driving or it evacuated from your home.
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How to recover after an emergency

The effects of unexpected emergencies and disasters are different for everyone. Find out what to do after an emergency to help you get back to your life and work sooner.
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What to do if you receive an emergency notification

Act now! Find out what you can do to protect yourself, your family and your property before the storm, power failure or flood happens.
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York Region's Emergency Preparedness Guide
Public Weather Alerts for Southern Ontario
Extreme Heat - Who is at risk? How to beat the heat
Flooding: Is your community at risk?
Emergency Management
A flooded street

EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES

Emergency Social Services (ESS) plans for and coordinates the delivery of services to address immediate and short term needs of residents who have been impacted by an emergency or disaster within York Region. 

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Local municipal emergency preparedness information