Emergency Preparedness Links
www.emergencymanagementontario.ca
Emergency Management Ontario (EMO) is responsible for the development and implementation of emergency management programs throughout Ontario. Comprehensive programs include mitigation/prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.
www.ontario.ca/emo
Emergency Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities/Special Needs was prepared by the Government of Ontario's Emergency Management Ontario in partnership with the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario.
www.region.york.on.ca/Services/Public+Health+and+Safety/Emergency+Management/Emergency+portal.htr
This site provides contact information on Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management and Hospitals in York Region.
www.region.york.on.ca/Services/Public+Health+and+Safety/Emergency+Management/default.htm
York Region is ready to act in the event of a large-scale emergency. The Region has a team of qualified professionals with a response plan and the infrastructure in place to ensure the safety of its residents should a disaster strike.
www.ofm.gov.on.ca
The role of the OFM is to minimize the loss of life and property from fire in Ontario by providing
- support to municipalities and fire departments across Ontario to meeting the needs of their communities, including public education, fire prevention, firefighting, fire protection, training, and fire investigation,
- leadership within the Ontario Government by advising on standards and legislation relating to fire prevention and protection, and
- recommendations for the provision of adequate levels of fire safety for buildings and premises within Ontario.
www.nfpa.org
The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating scientifically-based consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. NFPA membership totals more than 75,000 individuals from around the world and more than 80 national trade and professional organizations.
www.safeguard.ca
Provides Canadians with practical self help advice designed to increase awareness of emergency preparedness.