Make an emergency plan
By definition, emergencies happen when we don't expect them, and often when families are not together. Suddenly, you need to think about your kids at school or elderly parents across town. If phones don’t work, or some neighbourhoods aren’t accessible, what will you do?
The best way to help ensure your family’s safety in these situations is to have an emergency plan. Having a plan, and discussing it with loved ones, will save time and make real situations less stressful.
Learn about the emergencies that can happen where you live and plan for situations that are more likely to occur.
To get started, click here to check out our NEW “Make an Emergency Plan” video.
Take a few minutes today and create your family emergency plan.
It will take you about 20 minutes to complete your personalized plan online.
You can then print it out. Before starting your home emergency plan, you will
need to think about:
- Safe exits from home and neighbourhood
- Meeting places to reunite with family or roommates
- Designated person to pick up children should you be unavailable
- Contact persons close-by and out-of-town
- Health information
- Place for your pet to stay
- Risks in your region
- Location of your fire extinguisher, water valve, electrical box, gas valve and
floor drain
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If you prefer not to create your plan online, you can download an
emergency plan form (PDF 3.0MB) and fill it out in pen.