Emergency Preparedness
ALERTS
None at this time.
72-Hour Emergency Kit
In an emergency, you will need some basic supplies. You may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. Learn to build a kit here!
You may have some of the items already, such as food, water and a battery operated or wind-up flashlight. The key is to make sure they are organized and easy to find. Would you be able to find your flashlight in the dark? Make sure your kit is easy to carry and everyone in the household knows where it is. Keep it in a backpack, duffle bag or suitcase with wheels, in an easy-to-reach, accessible place, such as your front-hall closet. If you have many people in your household, your emergency kit could get heavy.
It’s a good idea to separate some of these supplies in backpacks. That way, your kit will be more portable and each person can personalize his or her own grab-and-go emergency kit.
Links to Key Services
TextMyGov – a 24/7 texting service – Sign Up for alerts by texting PETROLIA to (289)769-9799 – you can unsubscribe at any time by texting STOP.
Ontario 2-1-1 – 211 is a helpline that easily connects people to the social services, programs and community supports they need.
The Weather Network – A trusted site for current weather conditions.