Emergency preparedness
Learn about different emergencies and how to be prepared.
- Dam failures
- Drought
- Earthquakes
- Erosion
- Extreme heat
- Floods
- Forest fires
- Landslides and sinkholes
- Nuclear incident
- Oil and gas
- Pandemic (infectious disease)
- Power outages and blackouts
- Thunderstorms
- Tornadoes
- Winter storms
Be prepared
Everyone in Ontario is encouraged to be prepared — by creating a plan, assembling an emergency preparedness kit and by staying informed.
Community Emergency Preparedness Grant
Learn about funding to help communities prepare for emergencies.
Disaster relief assistance
Helps municipalities, individuals, farmers, small businesses and non-profit organizations get back on their feet after a natural disaster.
Emergency Management
Learn how Ontario prepares for, and responds to, emergencies. Access resources to support emergency management and preparedness.
Safety for all
No two households are the same. When building your household emergency plan, be mindful of the special needs and considerations of individuals in your own household. By evaluating your unique needs, you can be better prepared for any situation.