PreparedON

Official account of the Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response. Not monitored 24/7. Terms of use: FR: @ONprepare

[Get Prepared @Get_Prepared]

From heat waves to #wildfires, severe weather in Canada can vary greatly during the summer months. #GetPrepared: https://t.co/RrYeljpVF9

[Hydro One @HydroOne]

Now open: grants for Ontario communities. Apply for up to $25,000 through the Hydro One Community Partnership Grant. Supporting local emergency preparedness, critical infrastructure or community well-being.
🗓 June 30, 2026 deadline. Get details and apply: https://t.co/2ZvzV6oW4R.

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It's #NationalAccessAbilityWeek! Everyone deserves to feel safe & supported during an emergency. Our Emergency Preparedness guide for people with disabilities provides tips & checklists to ensure everyone is accommodated.

Check it out: https://t.co/eM4ZhjswiA

#ProtectOntario

[PreparedON @PreparedON]

#DYK carbon monoxide (CO) can only be detected by a working CO alarm?

By law in Ontario, a CO alarm must be installed next to each sleeping area and on every story of your home.

Protect yourself. #ProtectOntario: https://t.co/fwMVdbu2dH

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Learn more: https://t.co/9MGnEqLkcc

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Thunderstorms can bring strong winds and lightning, resulting in power outages. What can you do to stay safe and #BePrepared?

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All of the above are ways you can stay safe during a thunderstorm! Strong winds may shatter glass doors and lightning can enter through pipes: seeking shelter on a lower floor away from windows and avoiding running the water are ways you can #BePrepared for severe thunderstorms.

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Emergencies can happen fast. Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response Field Officers may be deployed within hours to support response efforts in impacted communities. They depend on a few key essentials to hit the ground running and #ProtectOntario.

[Ontario Ministry of Health @ONThealth]

Ontario is honouring five paramedics from across the province with the Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery.

The medal recognizes paramedics who demonstrated exceptional courage, risking their own lives in the service of others.

Learn about these heroes: https://t.co/92SFium568

[PreparedON @PreparedON]

There is one week left to nominate an individual or group for the 2026-27 Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award!

Help us honour those who have excelled in emergency management! Nominations close May 31st at 11:59 PDT.

Learn more: https://t.co/P1patTocXg

[PreparedON @PreparedON]

People, expertise, supplies & space – that's what The Home Depot Canada is bringing to Ontario Corps!

As our newest partner, they can ensure disaster response kits are available & provide space for command centres in communities impacted by emergencies.

https://t.co/R1aAwxwomX

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#BePrepared for tornadoes!

Severe thunderstorms can create extreme wind that can hurt people and damage property. Watch Minister Jill Dunlop share tips on how to stay safe during tornado season.

Learn more: https://t.co/J08Gn1t7Gg

[Ministry of the Solicitor General @ONsafety]

Know your boat before heading out. Most breakdowns can be prevented. All boats should carry essential safety gear:
📢 sound signal
🦺 lifejacket or personal floatation device
🔦 flashlight
🪢 floating rope
🪣 bailing bucket
Stay prepared: https://t.co/EDRLjcLfyz
#SafeBoatingWeek

[GlobalMedic @globalmedicdmgf]

Following a request through Emergency Management Ontario, the team installed 760 feet of flood barrier where rising river levels had begun to overflow onto nearby roads and threaten the town’s sewage system. This response was made possible in partnership with @PreparedON.

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It’s Powerline Safety Week!

#DYK downed power line wires that have been down for several days could still be live? Stay at least 10 metres away from any wire, which is about the length of a school bus.

Protect yourself. #ProtectOntario

Learn more: https://t.co/t4Z1weBMlC

[GlobalMedic @globalmedicdmgf]

In Chapleau, Ontario, a flood barrier was installed by Global Medic’s RRT to help protect the community’s water and sanitation system from rising water levels. Mayor of Chapleau, Ryan Bignucolo, expressed a sincere thanks to @PreparedON for the rapid response and coordination.

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#NationalRoadSafetyWeek is May 12-18🚗

#BePrepared by keeping an emergency kit in your vehicle including:
· Flashlight
· Roadmaps
· Jumper cables

Protect yourself. #ProtectOntario: https://t.co/xYHuZ3Hj7k

[GlobalMedic @globalmedicdmgf]

From Chapleau, Fire Chief Graham Bertrand shared how this spring flood is affecting his community. Working alongside @PreparedON, GlobalMedic’s RRT laid out flood barriers to redivert river water overflow and protect key areas, including the town’s water and sanitary systems.