The following are a list of links that may provide additional information regarding emergency preparedness and planning:

General Preparedness

• Is your family prepared? Public Safety Canada has developed this website with information you need to know in an emergency situation. Includes an option to fill out an emergency plan online.

http://www.getprepared.ca/

• Public Safety in Canada, featuring information about emergencies and disasters as well as other safety topics.

http://www.safecanada.ca/

• Keeping Canadians Safe. Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada (PSEPC) is Canada’s lead department for public safety. Information for citizens, communities, governments, businesses, first responders and educators.

http://www.ps-sp.gc.ca/

• Emergency Management Ontario is part of the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services. The Ministry is a leader in developing municipal emergency response plans throughout Ontario.

http://www.mcscs.jus.gov.on.ca/english/pub_security/emo/about_emo.html

• The Canadian Red Cross helps those who are affected by emergencies and disasters. The agency is committed to aiding individuals locally and across the globe.

http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=000005&tid=003

•  The Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness is a not-for-profit agency based in Burlington, Ontario. The agency is devoted to the promotion of emergency risk management to individuals, communities, organizations and small businesses.

http://www.ccep.ca/

• The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an agency of the US Government tasked with disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery planning.

www.fema.gov

Health

• The Government of Canada Pandemic Influenza Plan provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding information from departments and agencies on Pandemic, Avian and seasonal influenza. The website includes travel advisories.

http://www.influenza.gc.ca/

• The Public Health Agency of Canada’s aim is to strengthen the health of Canadians. The site also discusses emergency preparedness issues that focus on health such as bioterrorism.

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/

• Health Canada is a Federal department that is responsible for helping Canadians maintain and improve their health. This site displays information about emergency and disaster response plans.

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/

• The World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations. WHO focuses on public health and their website carries news of disease outbreaks and other emergencies that may affect health.

http://www.who.int/

Weather

• Recent and up-to-date weather information including watches and warnings for all of Canada issued by Environment Canada. Includes marine and aviation weather.

http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/canada_e.html

Transportation and Travel

• The Ministry of Transportation is committed to highway safety and road conditions all across Ontario. Information about safety, licensing, traveler’s information, road traffic and weather conditions. Includes up-to-date images from traffic cameras.

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/

• Consular Affairs, a division of the Government of Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, provides information and assistance for Canadians abroad. Advice about preparing for the unexpected when traveling and travel advisories.

http://www.voyage.gc.ca/

 

Other

• 211 Services. An online resource to help you find services in Ontario. Specialized provincial information and referral databases to community, social, health and related government programs and services.

http://www.211ontario.ca/