Emergency Information
TO REPORT AN EMERGENCY, CALL 9-1-1
An emergency situation can occur quickly. Are you ready to act instantly? Ontario and Canadian governments provide information that allows citizens to prepare for an emergency that may extend up to 72 hours.
BUILD AN EMERGENCY SURVIVAL KIT
Your emergency survival kit should have everything you and your family would need to be safe and take care of yourselves for at least three days immediately following an emergency.
- Be prepared for an emergency
- Emergency Kits
- Emergency Kit 72h
- Canadian Red Cross: Be Ready: Emergency Preparedness and Recovery
POWER OUTAGE SAFETY TIPS
Visit the Hearst Power Distribution web page for more information: Preparing for an Outage
CLEAR SNOW AND ICE FROM VENTS AND GAS METERS
- Heavy or hard-packed snow and ice on the meter or exhaust vent can present a safety hazard for your home.
- For any questions about the security related to natural gas, click on the following link : Enbridge Gas
EMERGENCY LINKS
HEARST EMERGENCY PLAN
Read the Town of Hearst Municipal Emergency Plan
HEARST AND MATTICE – VAL CÔTÉ COMMUNITY SAFETY AND WELL-BEING PLAN
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
Carbon Monoxide Alarms are required in Homes. BEAT THE SILENT KILLER: Prevent CO in your Home.
MAKE A PERSONAL PLAN
In an emergency, your family may not be together, or you may be asked to evacuate your home. Thinking about what you would do in different situations and preparing a plan with every member of your family is the first step to being prepared. Your Emergency Plan – Make an emergency plan
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