County Emergency Monitoring
Current Status: ROUTINE MONITORING (Green)
Emergency Management
The County’s emergency management program helps create disaster-resilient communities that are ready to meet the challenges of emergencies that might arise across our region.
Be Prepared
In a disaster, first responders and emergency workers focus their initial efforts on helping people who need immediate, urgent assistance. You need to be prepared for up to 72 hours.
When to call 911
The County oversees the administration of our region’s 911 service. Learn more about this program and when and how to use it.
Community Safety and Well-Being
Join together to create a sustainable community where everyone is safe, has a sense of belonging, opportunities to participate, and where individuals and families needs can be met.
Know the Risks
Learn about some of the risks in your community and how you can prepare.
EP Week 2025: May 4-10, 2025
The theme for Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week 2025 is “Plan for every season”, with a focus on prolonged power outages and severe summer weather. Take some time this week to prepare for emergencies by knowing your risks, making a plan and preparing a kit!
The following products are now available for download:
- Power outages poster
- Heat illness safety one-pager
- Severe weather flyers (winter storms, extreme heat)
The team is also happy to share a series of informational tip sheets developed by the University of Waterloo’s Intact Centre. These sheets include important information on how to prepare for upcoming flood, fire and extreme heat seasons. To access Intact’s materials and infographics, visit the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation website.