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Emergencies can happen at any time. Emergency Preparedness Week is a province-wide opportunity for residents to learn simple, practical ways to be ready for unexpected situations.
Emergency Preparedness Week is coordinated nationally by Public Safety Canada in collaboration with provinces, territories, and local communities. The goal is to help individuals and families take steps now that can make a real difference during an emergency.
This Year’s Theme
Be Prepared. Know Your Risks.
This year’s theme encourages households to understand the risks in their area and take action to protect themselves, their families, and their communities. Simple steps like planning ahead and building an emergency kit can help residents be more self-sufficient during the first 72 hours of an emergency.
Sign Up for Voyent Alert!
Be the first to know when emergencies happen.
South Stormont’s free notification system, Voyent Alert!, keeps you informed via text, email, app, or phone. From flooding and road closures to curbside delays and events, you decide what notifications you receive.
Residents are also invited to test their emergency preparedness knowledge by taking part in an Emergency Preparedness Week quiz below
What You Could Win
Everyone who completes the quiz will be entered into a draw to win:
A $100 gift card to a South Stormont business of their choice
An emergency kit for their vehicle
Taking the quiz is a great way to learn something new while also having a chance to win prizes that support local businesses and personal preparedness.
Emergencies can happen at any time. Emergency Preparedness Week is a province-wide opportunity for residents to learn simple, practical ways to be ready for unexpected situations.
Emergency Preparedness Week is coordinated nationally by Public Safety Canada in collaboration with provinces, territories, and local communities. The goal is to help individuals and families take steps now that can make a real difference during an emergency.
This Year’s Theme
Be Prepared. Know Your Risks.
This year’s theme encourages households to understand the risks in their area and take action to protect themselves, their families, and their communities. Simple steps like planning ahead and building an emergency kit can help residents be more self-sufficient during the first 72 hours of an emergency.
Sign Up for Voyent Alert!
Be the first to know when emergencies happen.
South Stormont’s free notification system, Voyent Alert!, keeps you informed via text, email, app, or phone. From flooding and road closures to curbside delays and events, you decide what notifications you receive.
Residents are also invited to test their emergency preparedness knowledge by taking part in an Emergency Preparedness Week quiz below
What You Could Win
Everyone who completes the quiz will be entered into a draw to win:
A $100 gift card to a South Stormont business of their choice
An emergency kit for their vehicle
Taking the quiz is a great way to learn something new while also having a chance to win prizes that support local businesses and personal preparedness.
Take this short quiz to test your emergency preparedness knowledge and you will be entered into a draw to win a $100 gift card to a South Stormont business of your choice, along with an emergency kit to keep in your vehicle!
