Emergency Preparedness Week 2025 May 4–10 | Theme: “Plan for Every Season” Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere — with little warning. Emergency Preparedness Week is a national campaign designed to help residents understand the importance of being ready and how simple steps can make a big difference in keeping yourself, your loved ones, and your pets safe. 🔍 What is Emergency Preparedness? Being prepared means understanding the risks in your area and taking proactive steps to reduce their impact. It includes: Making a household emergency plan Building a 72-hour emergency kit Staying informed and connected during crises 🧭 Start with the Basics: 1. Know the Hazards in Your Area Familiarize yourself with local threats such as: Flooding Winter storms Heat Waves Power outages Tornadoes Visit ontario.ca/BePrepared to learn how to respond to each of these emergencies. 2. Make a Household Emergency Plan Identify safe exits and meeting places. Assign an emergency contact person (preferably outside your community). Include pets in your evacuation and shelter-in-place plans. Practice your plan yearly. 3. Prepare an Emergency Kit Have a kit ready at home, work, and in your car. Kits should include: Water (4L per person per day) Non-perishable food and can opener Medications and first aid supplies Flashlight, batteries, radio, and cellphone charger Cash in small bills ID, keys, PPE, and comfort items Supplies for children, pets, or individuals with special needs 🦴 Don’t forget a pet emergency kit! Visit ontariospca.ca/EP for pet-specific preparedness resources. 📡 Stay Connected Forward your landline to your mobile device if evacuating Monitor local news, municipal alerts, and AlertReady.ca Keep texts and calls short to reduce network congestion Conserve phone battery power