An emergency can happen at any moment.

Everyone should know the risk, be prepared and plan for any emergency. This includes home owners, residents, agencies, first responders and the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula. By planning and preparing, you will be able to better cope when an emergency arises.

Here are a few tips, as well as links to resources, that will help you plan for the unexpected.

Make an Emergency Plan

An emergency plan will help everyone in your household know what to do in the event of an emergency.

It should include information like:

Safe exits from home and neighbourhood
Meeting places to reunite with family or roommates
Designated person to pick up children should you be unavailable
Emergency numbers and contact information
Health and insurance information
Places for your pet to stay
Risks in the area
Location of your fire extinguisher, water valve, electrical panel, gas valve and floor drain

Click here for online tools to help you create an Emergency Plan.

Assemble an Emergency Kit

Some items to have in your emergency kit include:

food (non-perishable and easy-to-prepare items, enough for three days) and a manual can opener
bottled or bagged water (4 litres per person for each day) and backup water purification tablets
medication(s)
toilet paper and other personal items such as soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.
personal protective equipment (PPE) such as medical masks and respirators
back up chargers and power banks for cell phone or mobile device
cash in small bills
portable light source such as a flashlight, headlamp or glow stick
radio (crank or battery-run)
extra batteries
first-aid kit
candles and matches/lighter
hand sanitizer or moist towelettes
important papers such as a copy of your emergency plan, identification, contact lists, copies of prescriptions, etc.
extra car and house keys
whistle (to attract attention, if needed)
sealable plastic bag (to keep things dry)
garbage bags and duct tape

Graphic of items to include within your emergency preparedness kit such as a flash light, water, toiletries, batteries, cash, medication, and non perishable food.

Stay Informed

There are many resources available online to help you stay informed before and during an emergency.

Area highway conditions- https://511on.ca/
Environment Canada weather alerts - https://weather.gc.ca/mainmenu/alert_menu_e.html
Alert Ready – Canada’s emergency alerting system - https://www.alertready.ca/
Emergency management in Ontario - https://www.ontario.ca/page/emergency-management
How to be Prepared for Different Types of Emergencies
Safety for All – Ensure everyone, including children, seniors, people with disabilities and pets are prepared for an emergency

Additional Resources

Emergency Preparedness Week

Emergency Preparedness Week- May 4-10, 2025

Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is a national awareness initiative and an opportunity for you to take action to ensure you're prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community during an emergency. This year, the theme is Be Prepared. Know Your Risks. We encourage you to understand the risks in your area and learn what actions you can take to protect yourself and your household

Like every municipality, regardless of size and location, Northern Bruce Peninsula can be seriously disrupted by an emergency. This could take the form of a severe storm, flood, fire, extended power outages, or similar disaster.

All capable adults are responsible for being prepared for unforeseen emergencies. While nobody can predict an emergency, it is important to plan for a variety of possibilities. Your personal plan can make a significant difference to you and your family's well-being. Emergencies can and do occur without warning.

The resources on this page have been assembled to help you prepare.

Emergency Preparedness