Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response

Emergency Management Ontario

Emergency Management Ontario delivers a one window approach for provincial emergency management coordination to protect communities and keep people safe. Together with other organizations and partners, Ontario is prepared to respond to emergencies and natural disasters, when they happen.

Ontario Corps

• Ontario Corps brings Ontarians together with a single, powerful mission: to unite our province in times of crisis and protect our people who call it home.
• Through a network of partners and a corps of dedicated volunteers, our province is ready to respond to local emergencies and deploy critical resources at a moment’s notice.
• Volunteers are provided training and matched with partner organizations based on their skill levels, interests and availability.
• Whether it’s a severe storm, flood, wildfire or any other emergency — we’re building a province that’s prepared and resilient.

Legislation

The ministry administers the following legislation:

• Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act

Reports and publications

• Provincial Emergency Management Strategy and Action Plan
• Provincial Emergency Management Strategy and Action Plan – 2024 Annual Report
• Emergency Management Framework for Ontario
• Emergency Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities
• Provincial Emergency Response Plan
• Investigation into the emergency alerts sent on January 12, 2020
• Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan