Emergency Preparedness

ALERTS

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.

Winter Emergency Kit

Hydrant Clearing Notice

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.

Colour-Coded Weather Alerts

Environment and Climate Change Canada has launched colour-coded weather alerts to help Canadians quickly understand their level of risk during severe weather.

But, what do the colours mean?
Yellow:
▪️ Hazardous
▪️ Impacts moderate, localized, and/or short-term
▪️ Most common
Orange:
▪️ Severe
▪️ Impacts major and/or widespread
▪️ Uncommon
Red:
▪️ Very dangerous
▪️ Impacts extreme, extensive, and prolonged
▪️ Rare

Remember: know the colour, know the risk.
Learn more at Canada.ca/Weather-Alerts
#WeatherReady

Lambton Public Health Weather Information

‘Yellow Warning – Air Quality’

A ‘Yellow Warning – Air Quality’ is issued when the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) value is forecast to reach the ‘high-risk’ category (AQHI 7 to 10). The purpose of the ‘Yellow Warning – Air Quality’ is to be precautionary and vigilant about your health.

Children, older adults, pregnant individuals, Indigenous people, people with chronic health conditions, people who smoke, people living in situations of lower socio-economic status, and people who work outdoors are at a higher risk of experiencing negative health impacts because of poor air quality.

For these at-risk populations, it is recommended that they reduce or reschedulestrenuous outdoor activities. Children and older adults should take it easy.
For the general population, it is recommended that they considerreducing or rescheduling strenuous outdoor activities if they experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation. Anyone experiencing medical symptoms should contact their health care provider.

‘Orange Warning – Air Quality’

An ‘Orange Warning – Air Quality’ is issued when the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is forecast to reach, or has reached, the ‘very high-risk’ category (AQHI of 10 or higher) due to wildfire smoke.

Children, older adults, pregnant individuals, Indigenous people, people with chronic health conditions, people who smoke, people living in situations of lower socio-economic status and people who work outdoors are at a higher risk of experiencing negative health impacts because of poor air quality.

For these at-risk populations, it is recommended that they avoidstrenuous outdoor activities. Children and older adults should also avoid outdoor exertion.
For the general population, it is recommended that they reduce or reschedulestrenuous outdoor activities, especially if they experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation. Anyone experiencing medical symptoms should contact their health care provider.

All individuals are encouraged to stay up to date on the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) and change activities based on the AQHI table. Hourly updates on AQHI and guidance are available by checking Air Quality Ontario. Environment and Climate Change Canada have also developed the WeatherCAN app with AQHI notifications. For other air quality information, call Lambton Public Health at 519-383-8331.