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fire and rescue service department
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YOU READY?
The City of Vaughan Emergency Planning Program reminds you that
disasters can strike at any time with little or no warning. Recently,
Ontario has experienced some severe summer storms with isolated
incidences of flooding and tornadoes. To help our citizens be
prepared for potential emergencies and prevent possible injuries
and damage, here are some tips to follow:
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Listen to the radio or television for weather
warnings
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Know where to take shelter – a basement or the
center of a building, away from windows and exterior walls
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Have an emergency survival kit on hand
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Reduce the hazards
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Trim dead or rotting branches, cut down
dead trees
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Check the drainage around your home
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Bring lawn furniture, garbage cans, bicycles
and unsecured play structures in doors
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Unplug any unnecessary electrical appliances
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Stay calm
For more information about emergency planning, click here or contact the Vaughan Emergency Planning
Program at 905-832-8585 ext. 6322 or email eoc@vaughan.ca.
You can also join the PrepE Facebook page, which promotes that all citizens are prepared for every emergency, every time and everywhere. To join, simply click on the PrepE Facebook box to the right.
Also, you can learn more about Emergency Preparedness together with your children by taking action, tuning in and knowing what can happen in your community. PrepE's Emergency Preparedness Activity Book can help children learn how to make a family emergency plan, make a home escape plan, identify meeting locations and put together a 72-hour kit.
Children will also learn about monitoring news and weather reports, and find out what types of emergencies can happen in your community because being prepared to survive and manage emergencies or disasters is everyone's responsibility! Be a PrepE Pal and take the challenge today!
Click here to download the
PrepE Emergency Preparedness Activity Book.
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EMERGENCY
SURVIVAL KIT
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Flashlight and batteries 
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Radio and batteries
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Spare batteries
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First Aid Kit
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Extra car keys and cash
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Important papers
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Canned food, bottled water, crackers, peanut
butter
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Manual can opener
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Blanket or sleeping bag
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Hygiene support
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Medication
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Whistle
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Emergency heat and cooking source
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Barbeque lighter
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Clothing and shoes
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Duffel Bag
Store these items in the main living area of your home. Replace
the food items and batteries when you change your clocks!
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