World events illustrate importance of being ready for emergency
The recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan and earthquake in New Zealand remind us that emergencies can happen at any place and at any time. It is important that we understand the risks we face and prepare ourselves and our families for any emergency we might face in the City of Toronto. Emergencies can happen when we're at home, at work, or on vacation. Be aware, get emergency ready...and learn what you can do to prepare for emergencies. Learn
how to create an emergency kit.
Our Toronto - Take the time to be prepared
The Office of Emergency Management reminds
all Toronto residents to be prepared.
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Emergency Preparedness Guide
Be emergency-ready. Check out this handy guide on how to plan and prepare yourself and your loved ones for a variety of emergency situations. Learn what the risks are, what you can do to prepare, how to create a plan and how to protect yourself in an emergency. Get your
copy (PDF).
Guides for People with Disabilities/Special Needs
Emergencies are a fact of life. They occur in communities and cities around the world, and they have the potential to put your health, safety and security at risk. There are
simple steps you can take to help protect yourself and your loved ones during an emergency.
Your Emergency Kit: 72 hours
Being prepared means that you and your loved ones have enough food, water, medications and other supplies on hand to meet your needs for a minimum of 72 hours after an emergency occurs. Find out what to include in
your emergency kit.
Caring for Evacuees
When disaster strikes the City's Emergency Planning & Management team assists evacuees and their pets with shelter, food, clothing, registration and inquiry, and personal services.
Learn more about this City service...
Heavy rainfalls and flooding
Severe storms and heavy rainfalls are becoming more common in the City of Toronto. Do you know what to do to help protect your property from flooding?
Learn more...
'Red Page' Nuclear Emergency Information
The City
of Toronto, Province of Ontario, Durham Region and Ontario Power Generation
created the '
Red Page' as part of a provincial nuclear
public education program. The 'Red Page' should be kept with the telephone
directory so that it can be easily located. It provides clear direction
on what to do during a nuclear emergency.
Generator Safety
Power interruptions are often caused by freezing rain, sleet and/or high winds which damage power lines and equipment. Home generators are handy for backup electricity in case of an outage, but there are hazards to be aware of. Portable generators are combustion engines when used properly can provide an alternative power source until conventional power is restored.
Learn more about portable generator safety.
Toronto's Emergency
Management Training Certified by the Province of Ontario
The training program offered by the Toronto Office of Emergency
Management (OEM) is officially recognized as equivalent to the Provincial
Standard of "Basic Emergency Management". Toronto is the
first municipality to achieve this standard, which will allow candidates
successfully completing the three courses to continue on with other
provincial and federal emergency management courses.
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Helping Toronto and its residents prepare for and deal with major emergencies and disasters is the primary purpose of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), the City of Toronto's coordinating agency for emergency and disaster activities. The office is responsible for developing programs and plans to prevent disasters if possible and for reducing the vulnerability of residents to any disaster that cannot be prevented. 
A power outage may last from a few minutes to a few days. Prolonged power outages in cold weather may put your health and safety at risk. It's time to 
