Emergency Preparedness

An emergency can be any situation or threat of an emergency that is caused by some event whether it is natural (e.g. tornado), technological (e.g. power outage), or human-caused (e.g. September 11th terrorist attacks), that negatively affects the health, safety or property of a significant portion of the people in a community.

As an important step in ensuring that Grey County has a proper emergency management program in place, we regularly update our Emergency Management Plan so that it reflects the procedures that would work best in managing a County-level emergency.

By-Law No. 5158-23 was passed on July 13, 2023, resulting in the adoption of the updated Grey County Emergency Management Plan.

If you require any of the Grey County documents offered on this page in an alternate format, please contact us by email or call (519) 376-7337 ext. 1245. Every effort has been made to ensure these documents are accessible in accordance with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

Emergency Management Portal

Grey County’s Emergency Management Portal is your one-stop hub in the event of a declared county emergency. Stay connected with the most important emergency alerts and details and use convenient links to other important websites.

Emergency Management Portal

Be Prepared at Home

There are several things you can and should do to keep you and your family safe in the event of an emergency. These can range from making a plan for your family to posting instructional signs on various household utilities and more. On this page, you will find some helpful tips on how to prepare yourself and your family for an emergency, as well as links to guides and websites containing helpful information on emergency preparedness at home.

Making a Plan

Insurance

To fully prepare for an emergency, ensure that you have spoken to an insurance professional to confirm you have adequate coverage.

Be Prepared on the Farm / Business

Developing a crisis management plan to keep your farm or other business functioning is critical to weathering an emergency. Follow the links provided here for some solid starting points that you may use in your process of developing your own business continuity plan.

These additional links originate from the government of British Columbia. While they contain excellent information which may be useful for emergency planning, users should keep in mind the potential for differing market structures, industry rules, regulations, standards, etc. that exist versus what is true for Ontarians.

Get a Kit

There are several things that you should do to prepare you and your family for an emergency situation. One of the most important things to do is to put together an Emergency Kit. This kit should contain essentials that could keep your family going for up to 72 hours, in the case of an emergency. On this page, you will find some helpful tips on what items should go into your family’s kit, as well as links to videos, Emergency Kit checklists, and other information on properly preparing an Emergency Kit.

Just for Kids

An emergency can be a very scary time for kids. However, talking to young ones beforehand can help them feel calm if an emergency were to occur. Clink on the links provided to find videos, activity books and information on how to talk to your kids about emergencies.

Stay Connected

Staying connected both before and during an emergency is vital to staying safe. Click on the links below to access resources that will contain weather information and alerts, emergency contacts, and social media sites that could be useful when an emergency hits.

Emergency Contacts

2-1-1

During an emergency, 2-1-1 is a wonderful resource to provide up-to-date information. This service is a wealth of knowledge for emergency contacts and everyday information. Check out their website or call 2-1-1 (1-877-330-2313) for assistance.

Weather Updates and Alerts

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