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.

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.

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.

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.

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

72-Hour Emergency Checklist

Pet Evacuation Checklist

Emergency Social Services

Front cover of the Emergency Preparedness Guidebook

Emergency Preparedness Guide

What to do before, during and after emergencies.

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Local municipal emergency preparedness information