Bruce County is reminding residents to ensure they are prepared to take care of themselves or the family for at least 72 hours just in case of emergency. Emergency Preparedness Week is May 1 to May 7 in Bruce County.
A media release from Bruce County suggested higher risk hazards include severe weather, floods, and power outages. It added every household needs an emergency plan so family members know where to meet or how to contact one another in the event of an emergency.
And people need to put together an an Emergency Kit with basic items like food, water, and a battery-operated or crank flashlight.
Get Prepared:
Draw up a floor plan of your home that shows all possible exits from each room. Plan a main exit route and an alternate exit route from each room.
Identify an evacuation route from your neighbourhood in case you need to leave in a hurry.
Identify safe places where everyone should meet if you cannot go home or you need to evacuate.
Make copies of important documents and keep them somewhere safe.
Ask your children’s school or daycare about their emergency policies and procedures.
Make a plan for your pets in case of evacuation. Keep in mind that not all locations are pet-friendly.
Make a neighbourhood safety plan and work with your neighbours to identify people who may need extra help during an emergency.
In an emergency, follow your emergency plan, get your emergency kit, make sure you are safe before assisting others, listen to the radio or television for information from authorities and follow their instructions, and stay put until all is safe or until you are ordered to evacuate.
