Be Prepared – Plan for Emergencies
Becoming Emergency Ready
An emergency can occur at any time and anywhere. When it happens will you be ready? Follow these three steps to become emergency ready.
Know Your Risks
Step 1- Knowing the risks allows you to plan for the most likely emergency scenarios you will encounter.
Write Your Plan
Step 2- Make an emergency plan to help you and your family know what to do in case of an emergency
Get an Emergency Kit
Step 3-In an emergency, you will need some basic supplies. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours.
MAKING A FAMILY EMERGENCY PLAN
PREPARING A FAMILY EMERGENCY KIT
Norfolk County Emergency Response Plan
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS LINKS
Apply For Disaster Recovery Assistance
Emergency Management Ontario (EMO)
Federal
Emergency Preparedness (Public Safety Canada)
Canadian Red Cross
Environment Canada – Canadian
Weather
Environment Canada –
Norfolk (Simcoe) Weather
Doppler Radar
Ministry of Environment – Air Quality
NOAA –
National Weather Service – National Hurricane Center
Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA US)
FEMA –
Earthquakes
Earthquake Safety information