From the Huntsville OPP
Members of the Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to notify our citizens that from May 4- 10, 2025 is Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week. This week-long event is a national effort led by Public Safety Canada and other organizations, aiming to educate communities about emergency preparedness.
This year, Ontario’s theme is “Plan for the Season”. This campaign is intended to engage everyone across the province about emergency preparedness, and to raise awareness about action and accountability in a manner that is both interactive and entertaining.
Statistics Canada revealed that just 47% of Canadians possess an emergency survival kit. The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) stress the importance of owning your own emergency survival kit.
To find out more information on emergency preparedness and to follow this informative and fun campaign, please visit www.ontario.ca/emergency-preparedness-week.
Basic emergency kit checklist:
Water – two litres of water per person per day (include small bottles)
Food that won’t spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods (replace once a year)
Manual can opener
Wind-up or battery-powered flashlight (and extra batteries)
Wind-up or battery-powered radio (and extra batteries)
First aid kit
Extra keys for your car and house
Cash, travellers’ cheques and change
Important family documents such as identification, insurance and bank records
Emergency plan – include a copy in your kit as well as contact information
Consider these additional emergency kit supplies:
Two additional litres of water per person per day for cooking and cleaning
Candles and matches or lighter (place in sturdy containers and do not burn unattended)
Change of clothing and footwear for each household member
Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each household member
Toiletries and personal hygiene items
Hand sanitizer, toilet paper and garbage bags
Prepaid phone card, mobile phone charger
Pet food and supplies
Infant formula, baby food and supplies
Activities for children like books, puzzles or toys
Prescription medications, medical equipment
Utensils, plates and cups
Household chlorine bleach or water purifying tablets
Basic tools (hammer, pliers, wrench, screwdrivers, work gloves, pocket knife)
Small fuel-operated stove and fuel
Whistle (to attract attention)
Duct tape
Members of the Huntsville Detachment of the OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities.
Additional information at http://www.getprepared.ca/
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