Ontario Boosting Local Emergency Preparedness

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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 …

Ontario to Help Communities Impacted by Ice Storm

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TORONTO — Following the recent ice storm, the Ontario government continues to provide support to impacted communities across Ontario. Emergency management personnel and Ontario Corps partners are working in areas hardest hit by the storm, including where critical infrastructure is most impacted. Teams are cleaning up debris, conducting wellness checks on residents, delivering food and water, and setting up warming stations. “When …