Emergency Planning

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Being prepared for an emergency starts with you and your family.

Make sure you have an emergency kit;
Be prepared with your 72 hour emergency preparedness guide;
Make your own Emergency Preparedness Action Plan with the online tool.

Owen Sound has an Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) who can be reached at 519-376-4440 ext. 3302.

In an emergency, the City of Owen Sound uses our social media platforms (website, Facebook, Twitter) and local radio stations (including Bayshore Broadcasting and 92.3 The Dock) to issue information to the public. We will also use the Owen Sound Sun Times and other local media. Subscribe to twitter weather alerts at canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change or report severe weather to #ONStorm

For a list of current emergencies, visit https://www.ontario.ca/alert.

Emergency Preparedness Week 2021

This year to promote Emergency Preparedness week while maintaining physical distance, the City of Owen Sound partnered with the County of Grey to host a virtual CANWARN Severe Weather Awareness and Preparedness session. This virtual event provided information about different types of severe weather, what to watch for in the sky, what weather information to report on Twitter (#ONStorm), and most importantly, how to stay safe when faced with severe weather conditions.

Remember emergencies don’t happen when you expect them to:

Step 1 - Make a Plan

Learn about different emergencies and how to be prepared. It only takes a few minutes for your family to prepare an emergency plan. Having a plan in place will save time and make real situations less stressful.

Step 2 - Build a Kit

An emergency kit will help you and your family stay safe until emergency responders can reach you. Personalize your kit to suit the needs of you and your family.

Step 3 – Be Informed

Be Prepared for an Emergency

Be ready for an emergency:

Be prepared for common emergencies by visiting Emergency Preparedness
Build your emergency kit
Go online and create your own Emergency Plan
Subscribe to the Weather Network or Environment Canada for the most up to date weather notifications
Listen to local radio stations for updated weather and road conditions
Find out what the road conditions are throughout the Province at Ontario 511