The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department invites you to an Emergency Preparedness event at the Canada Summit Centre on May 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. during Emergency Preparedness Week.
This free public event is an opportunity to talk with emergency response agencies to learn all about preparing for an emergency so you can keep yourself and your family safe.
Floods, wildfires, storms, water-related incidents – living in Muskoka, there are many hazards and emergencies that can put you and your family at risk. When we know the risks, we are better prepared to take appropriate actions to help prevent those risks. Arm yourself with the information you need to protect yourself!
The Fire Department has partnered with the following organizations for this event: OPP, EMS, Emergency Management Ontario (EMO), Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF), Lake of Bays Public Works, Huntsville and Lake of Bays By-law, Simcoe Muskoka Health Unit, Canadian Red Cross, Hydro One.
Participating organizations will bring response vehicles where individuals and families can go inside and discuss various emergency preparedness topics.
Muskoka Dippin’ Dots will have a truck available onsite for refreshment purchases, and Oliver’s Coffee in the Summit Centre will be open. Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Canada Summit Centre Parking Lot
20 Park Drive, Huntsville, ON
Educational Topics:
- How to make your own 72-hour supply kit
- How to safely set up a generator
- Sandbag demonstration for flood preparedness
- Rapid deployment craft for water rescue
- Wildland fire preparedness information
- And much more…
For local emergency preparedness resources, visit Here. For more information on Emergency Preparedness Week, please visit this link.
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Generators can cause death from carbon monoxide and also cause fires.
Historic 60 year old “Skeleton Lake marina fire estimated at $1.5 million.”
And that was due to a power failure on a nice day in August. Just some wind.
Power fails all the time in Muskoka.
Even on nice days in the summer.
Much worse than in the past so backup power is a must.
On April 3 thousands were without power after a very minor storm.
Not totally restored until April 8.
Backup power doesn’t have to be a noisy, stinking, expensive generator.
For $500 on sale and promotion you can get a silent, non-emitting 1500W pure sine inverter and 1.3 kWh LFP battery that will run your gas furnace or your fridge for 24 hrs.
Or both for 12.
Also runs the router, lights, laptops, phones etc.
Pays for itself after a few 4+ hour outages by avoiding throwing out spoiled food.
No big lump outside. All in the basement.
Change over in seconds.
Charge with the car for a week or more if needed.
Hasn’t been needed yet.
Add another 1.3 kWh for another $250 each.
Far cheaper than lead acid for 2.5X the energy stored.
LFP batteries like that used to be $1,200.
Or just get a $100USD pure sine inverter and use your car after moving it away from the house.
Quieter and less emissions than a generator due to emission controls on the car.
Search Youtube for “You Can Use Your Car As A Generator?”
Or plug into your new EV for FREE. Many EVs come with 120V outlets now.
Huge EV batteries can power your home for weeks.