Do you know what to do if an emergency strikes? Township of Severn has a comprehensive Emergency Response Plan that outlines how the municipality will respond during an emergency. During an emergency, every second helps. Make sure you're prepared so that you can act fast in any emergency.
Emergency notices
In the event of an emergency, please visit our newsfeed, follow us on Facebook and Twitter or listen to local radio stations for the most up-to-date information. Review the public weather alerts to find out about severe weather events.
Emergency Preparedness Week
Emergency Preparedness Week takes place each year during the first week of May and is a Canadian initiative to raise awareness about individual and family emergency preparedness.
Emergency management resources
For more information on how to prepare for an emergency, check out the following resources:
- County of Simcoe Emergency Management
- Public Safety Canada
- Emergency Management Ontario
- Canadian Red Cross
- Centre for Emergency Preparedness
What is emergency management?
Emergency management consists of developing a plan and strategy to help guide you through an emergency. This includes:
- preparedness
- response
- recovery
- mitigation