It’s Emergency Preparedness Week!
The Town of Milton will be taking part in the federal-provincial-territorial initiative to promote emergency preparedness across Canada. It’s been an annual initiative dating back to the 1990s!
From Sunday, May 7th to Saturday, May 13th, the Town will be encouraging residents to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and their families during an emergency.
By taking a few simple steps, residents can become better prepared to face a range of situations, anytime, anywhere. It is important to:
- Know the risks – Our region is vulnerable to a variety of natural, technological and human-caused hazards. Residents are encourage to make sure they know what the hazards and risks are in the area they live.
- Make a plan – It is important that residents know what to do if an emergency of any size happens, especially when separated from family.
- Get an emergency kit – An emergency kit can ensure that residents will be self-sufficient for at least 72-hours.
Beginning this month, to coincide with Emergency Preparedness Week, Milton Fire and Rescue Services is launching their Home Safe Home program. This program, which runs from May to October, sees fire crews visiting homes throughout Milton to offer free inspection of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, while educating residents on fire and life safety practices.
For residents who may not be home during a visit, Milton Fire and Rescue Services will leave behind a friendly ‘door-hanger’ with tips for homeowners on how to ensure they have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. These have also been translated to address language as a potential barrier.
To learn more about being prepared, visit Milton Fire and Rescue Services’ Emergency Preparedness page.
Conservation Halton is also providing information on their Watershed Conditions Statement-Water Safety messages. Check those out below:
A Watershed Conditions Statement-Water Safety message is a way to notify residents that flooding is not expected but water levels could be higher than normal. For more information go to: https://t.co/VHnw3by3fs pic.twitter.com/abQg925hUY
— Conservation Halton (@ConservHalton) May 8, 2023
Residents who use local parks & trails for canoeing & hiking, especially with children & pets, should stay away from waterbodies and unsafe banks when a Water Safety message is issued. #EPWeek #CA #floodmessages #onstorm pic.twitter.com/rCpDN6vH2v
— Conservation Halton (@ConservHalton) May 8, 2023
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