Evacuation & Shelter-In-Place Additional Resources An evacuation may be ordered when there Learn more about what to do in an emergency Emergency is a significant threat. Other times, it may be through your local municipal office. safer to remain inside (shelter-in-place). These These organizations have further information on Preparedness orders are typically broadcast through TV, emergency preparedness, weather warnings and radio, government websites, social media or other emergency information before, during and wireless public alerting. after emergencies. Starts With You Evacuation Canadian Red Cross Environment and Climate Change • Evacuate only when ordered by emergency Hydro One officials and if safety permits, take your pets. Insurance Bureau of Canada • Take your family emergency kit with you and head to your family meeting place or to a designated reception centre. Stay Connected • During an emergency, get the latest updates by Shelter-in-Place following us on : @OntarioWarnings. • Close and lock all windows and exterior doors. • Keep calls and texts short and brief to reduce • Turn off all fans, heating and air-conditioning network congestion. systems to avoid drawing air in from the • Don’t call 9-1-1 unless a life is at stake. outside. • Don’t waste battery life on mobile games, apps and videos. Dim your screen to preserve power Family Emergency Plan for critical communication. • Create a family emergency plan and discuss • Forward your home phone to your mobile potential emergency situations ahead of phone if you’re forced to evacuate. time to reduce fear and anxiety. • Alert Ready is Canada’s emergency alerting • Review your plan yearly and practice going system. Alert Ready delivers critical and to your meeting places. potentially life-saving alerts to Canadians through television, radio and LTE-connected and Meeting Places compatible wireless devices. More info at Identify two meeting places in case you have alertready.ca to leave your home or can’t return home right away: Stay connected • Near your home. ALERT • Outside of your neighbourhood. To develop your own Emergency Preparedness make a plan build a kit stay informed Action Plan visit .ca/beprepared

ontario.ca/beprepared ISBN: 978-1-4868-3098-5 ISBN: Family Emergency Kit Pet Emergency Kit During an emergency you may have no Bring your pets indoors at the first indication • Go to the basement, or a small interior electrical power or be asked to evacuate. An of an emergency. If you have to evacuate, take room on the lowest level such as a closet or emergency kit contains essential items you and your pets with you if it’s safe to do so. bathroom. your family need to survive on your own for at Build a pet emergency kit and keep it • Get under a sturdy table and use your arms least 72 hours. Keep a kit at home, work and with your family kit. For more detail, to protect your head and neck. in your car. Your kit should be easy to carry please visit ontariospca.ca/ep. • If you are outside, go to the nearest sturdy and portable such as a knapsack or suitcase. building or shelter, or lay flat, covering your Check the contents twice a year to ensure the head with your hands for protection. freshness of food and water, and refresh items if needed. Learn about local hazards in your area and what • DO NOT take shelter under a highway to do for each . These actions may save overpass, where wind speeds can increase KIT ESSENTIALS: your life. due to a tunneling effect. o Non-perishable food Power Outage o Prescription medication • If your neighbours’ power is also out, notify • Do not walk, swim, or drive through o Manual can opener your electrical supply authority. flood waters. o Bottled water (4L per person, per day) • Never use charcoal or gas barbecues, • Stay off of bridges over fast-moving water. camping heating equipment or a home o Flashlight, glow stick • Determine how best to protect yourself generator indoors. o Radio (w/batteries) or crank radio based on the type of flooding. Evacuate • Use glow sticks or flashlights to see. o First-aid kit if told to do so. • Keep freezer and fridge doors closed. A o Whistle to signal for help • Obey traffic barricades and road closure signs. freezer will keep food frozen for 24-36 hours if the door remains closed. o Cell phone with chargers and backup battery Winter Storm o • Stay away from fallen power lines. Clothing, footwear, blankets or sleeping bags • Avoid all unnecessary travel and postpone o Moist towelettes, hand sanitizers and non-essential appointments. Family Emergency Plan garbage bags for personal sanitation • Stay indoors and keep your pets inside. Ask an out-of-town friend or relative to be your o Extra keys and cash • Run a trickle of water to prevent pipes family contact. Your contact should live outside o Copies of important papers (identification, from freezing. of your home neighbourhood and everyone in insurance) • If you are outside, dress appropriately for the your family should know their name, address weather and check for frostbite regularly. and phone number. In an emergency, keep your family contact updated on your whereabouts Customize your kit to meet the unique needs and safety status. of your family. If you or someone in your household has a disability or special need, check out the Emergency Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities/Special Needs at ontario.ca/beprepared for additional information on what to include in your emergency kit and family plan.