Emergency Preparedness Week is a reminder to think ahead
Waterloo Region – During National Emergency Preparedness Week (May 7 to 13), the Region and its partners will hold events to help people create an emergency plan for themselves and their family.
“Emergencies can happen at any time and without warning,” says Diane Schofield, Manager of Emergency Management at the Region of Waterloo. “Thinking ahead can help you respond quickly, calmly and efficiently when disaster strikes.”
The public is invited to a number of in-person and virtual events next week:
- May 6: City of Cambridge booth at the Cambridge Centre near The Bay
- May 8: City of Cambridge booth at Cambridge City Hall
- Starting May 8: Pre-recorded information session with the Canadian Red Cross available on the Region’s YouTube channel and on www.alertwr.ca
- May 8 to 11: Alert Waterloo Region information table in the main lobby of 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener
- May 18: Community Awareness and Emergency Response (CAER) Emergency Preparedness open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woolwich Memorial Centre in Elmira
- Throughout the week, City of Waterloo will deliver emergency preparedness messages to vulnerable populations, including residents of local retirement homes. Messages will also be shared at fire stations and through social media.
Residents can also visit the Government of Canada’s Get Prepared! website to learn more about the types of emergencies, how to make an emergency plan, and how to build a 72-hour emergency kit.
Staying informed about potential hazards or emergencies in your area is also key to being prepared for an emergency. Residents should subscribe to Alert Waterloo Region at www.alertwr.ca/subscribe to receive important public safety messages in the event of local large-scale emergencies and to learn about risks.
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