Avril Tanner

Passionate Emergency Management Coordinator | Community Supporter | Lover of all things Family & Pets | OHL Hockey Fan

[WoolwichFire @WoolwichFire]

Emergency Preparedness is vital to any community! Today we hosted schools throughout Woolwich Township to teach them the importance of being prepared!

Did you know that you can subscribe to receive alerts during an emergency, by visiting: https://t.co/FEmJM9wO17

[OPP West Region @OPP_WR]

The Apr 8th Solar Eclipse is nearly here. #ElginOPP reminds everyone of a few safety tips to ensure everyone enjoys this historic event. Be prepared for delays when travelling, be patient and be courteous. Look for local updates & info for traffic, parking, detour, etc.^bp

[Waterloo Regional Police @WRPSToday]

Ever wonder what Santa says after he steps into a puddle?

Or where reindeer go for coffee?

Gather the family together and watch our newest episode of #JollyJokes to find out 🎅🎄

We dare you not to laugh 😊

#JollyJokes #DadJokes #HappyHolidays @StarbucksCanada @dadjokes @ElvisPresley

[Thomas Piggott MD PhD @twpiggott]

Risk Index Update - COVID-19 risk up to 🟠 moderate.
First confirmed case of BA 2.86 in our region.

[CTV Kitchener @CTVKitchener]

Things could get loud in Woolwich this week as the township tests its emergency sirens. https://t.co/Lz12MGNzpd

[Waterloo Regional Police @WRPSToday]

Thank you to all emergency service responders who are working to keep us safe and healthy, today, on Canada Day, and every day.

[Township of Woolwich @Woolwichupdates]

In partnership with the CAER group, today we welcome grade 7 students from across Woolwich Township to our Emergency Preparedness Open House!

[WoolwichFire @WoolwichFire]

The grade 7 students learned valuable kitchen safety lessons at today’s Emergency Preparedness Open House!

[Township of Woolwich @Woolwichupdates]

Sparky got to meet @Redman4Region as she toured the booths at our Emergency Preparedness Open House!

[WoolwichFire @WoolwichFire]

Oh look! Sparky found Mayor Shantz visiting the booths at our Emergency Preparedness Open House!

[Region of Waterloo @RegionWaterloo]

Today we celebrate all first responders across #WatReg, who selflessly keep our community safe, day & night. To everyone at @ROWParamedics, @WRPSToday, @NDFireD, @KitchFire, @CambridgeFD, @Waterloo_Fire, @Woolwichupdates, @wellesley_ca, @WilmotTownship fire depts - THANK YOU 💙

[CTV Kitchener @CTVKitchener]

In an effort to bring awareness to the importance of heeding these warnings, CTV’s Krista Sharpe takes a closer look. https://t.co/6YSTK7yfP8

[The Toronto Zoo @TheTorontoZoo]

Well, at least some of us like the snow ❄️ #ONstorm #snowTO

[Avril Tanner @AvrilTanner]

@MoriartyLab Please keep both versions, while I understand the need to make it simpler, people like myself as an Emergency Manager benefit from the version with more details. I personally prefer the versions shown last in this thread from an Emergency Planning Perspective. Thx for all u do!

[Maria Van Kerkhove @mvankerkhove]

Circulation of #COVID19 is high & all countries need to:

➡️Absorb & care for patients
➡️Adjust strategies to reduce spread &
➡️Accelerate access & use of life saving tools to save lives now & prevent #LongCovid

Critical to fully vaccinate people most at risk in ALL countries⬇️

[Natasha Fatah @NatashaFatah]

Canada's Healthcare Crisis:

Pediatric hospice discharges respite patients, so staff are redeployed to children's hospital where there's not enough staff for the surge in patients

Dr. @JVipondmd says he doesn't recognize the society he's living in
https://t.co/Vq2ZKElTun

[Grand River Hospital @grhospitalkw]

#UPDATE: The Regional COVID Care Clinic, operated by GRH, has been renamed Regional COVID, Cold and Flu Care Clinic and is moving to 50 Sportsworld Drive, Kitchener on December 1st... and that's not all! 1/2

[The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) @SickKidsNews]

Paediatric infectious diseases experts across Ontario issue a joint statement in support of #COVID19vaccination for children under 5. These children are at the highest risk for hospitalization due to #COVID19 but are the least vaccinated age group. https://t.co/0yQlv7leKH

[National Institute on Ageing 🇨🇦 @NIAgeing]

Planning to gather with family & friends this fall? Get expert advice on how to visit or meet more safely at https://t.co/AWTJXuOnEs #myCOVIDVisitRisk

[Kashif Pirzada, MD @KashPrime]

A quick guide to surviving the 'Tripledemic' this winter. Preventive steps, how you can upgrade ventilation, what to do when you get sick, when to go to the ER, all in 3 minutes!