Recognizing Emergency Preparedness Week from May 4 to 10
BRACEBRIDGE, ON (April 30, 2025) – The Town of Bracebridge is recognizing Emergency Preparedness Week from May 4 to 10. The provincial theme this year is “Plan for Every Season” and reflects the unique challenges facing Ontario on a seasonal basis and the opportunities to practice emergency preparedness year-round.
During Emergency Preparedness Week, community members are encouraged to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and their families for whatever comes their way. By taking a few simple steps, residents can become better prepared to face a range of situations, anytime, anywhere. It is important to:
During Emergency Preparedness Week, community members are encouraged to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and their families for whatever comes their way. By taking a few simple steps, residents can become better prepared to face a range of situations, anytime, anywhere. It is important to:
- Know the risks. Although the consequences of disasters or emergencies can be similar, knowing the risks specific to the community and region can help you better prepare. Muskoka is prone to extreme weather and power outages, as we’ve seen this past winter. It’s important to know how to react to these situations, but to also be prepared for the less likely occurrences as well.
- Make a plan. A plan helps you and your family know what to do when a situation occurs. Create and practice your home escape plan regularly and involve everyone in the household.
- Prepare and update your emergency kit. During an emergency, ensure you have the basic supplies needed to support you and your family for a period of time. Include batteries, essential medications, snacks, water and more necessities your family needs.
- Download the Voyent Alert app. Create location-based notifications for members of your family and receive alerts to your home phone, cell phone and/or email when an emergency occurs.
Emergency Preparedness Week is a national awareness initiative that has taken place annually since 1996 and encourages Canadians to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and their families during an emergency.
Win an emergency preparedness kit
During Emergency Preparedness Week, the Town of Bracebridge will issue a Voyent Alert update to all subscribers. Identify the instructions included in that alert for the chance to win an emergency preparedness kit. Make sure to download the Voyent Alert App and subscribe for updates to be eligible to participate.
Emergency preparedness starts with you. To learn more about being prepared, visit bracebridge.ca/emergencepreparedness.
Win an emergency preparedness kit
During Emergency Preparedness Week, the Town of Bracebridge will issue a Voyent Alert update to all subscribers. Identify the instructions included in that alert for the chance to win an emergency preparedness kit. Make sure to download the Voyent Alert App and subscribe for updates to be eligible to participate.
Emergency preparedness starts with you. To learn more about being prepared, visit bracebridge.ca/emergencepreparedness.
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About Bracebridge – The Town of Bracebridge is located in the Heart of Muskoka, the epitome of Canada’s Cottage Country. With a population in excess of 17,000 permanent residents that doubles during the summer months, the community has a diversified economy that is highlighted by strong construction, hospitality and professional sectors. Bracebridge is the steward of the cottage country brand and is teaching the world the power of living the Muskoka lifestyle in its spirit, the arts, food, home and recreation. The Town is positioned on the 45th parallel, halfway between the Equator and the North Pole, and is recognized as Santa’s summer home.
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