ORILLIA — The Ontario government is taking action to protect the province by investing an additional $5 million to help communities prepare for and respond to emergencies. The Community Emergency Preparedness Grant strengthens emergency preparedness by funding local training, purchasing critical equipment, and improving infrastructure to make communities more resilient. “A safe and prepared Ontario comes when communities and organizations have the …
Blainville – Canadians today are facing more frequent, costly, and dangerous extreme weather events, a development long predicted by climate change modelling. State-of-the-art weather services are becoming more important than ever to keep Canadians safe. That is why the Government of Canada invested $180.4 million since 2016 to fully modernize 32 state-of-the-art weather radars across Canada, and one training radar. …
TORONTO — As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, the Government of Ontario is hosting Exercise Heatwave, a large-scale simulated exercise which will reinforce provincial procedures and response to heat-related emergencies. “Exercise Heatwave is a valuable opportunity to practise and plan for our response to potential extreme heat emergencies,” said Caroline Mulroney, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for Emergency …
Brampton – The City of Brampton is supporting residents in building preparedness habits this Emergency Preparedness Week and all year long. Emergency Preparedness Week runs May 7-13 with the theme this year being “Build Preparedness Habits”. Everyone has a role to play in an emergency. Emergency Preparedness Week is an opportunity for you to prepare to protect yourself, your family …
