Richard Kinchlea

Advocating for greater resiliency through emergency management, crisis management, business continuity, risk management...

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It’s #NationalHealthAndSafetyAtWorkDay!

A safe employee is an informed employee. Check with your employer about plans and procedures in case of emergency.

Learn about how to make an emergency plan: https://t.co/iv1viIlikF

#MakeAPlan #StayInformed

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#PreparednessTipWednesday: As we continue through the flood season in Ontario, here is a reminder to weather seal basement windows and ground level doors inside your home.

For more flooding preparedness info, visit: https://t.co/dBoaiMLbOO

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Our Deputy Minister was invited by @YorkUniversity to speak at the @rcmiHQ alongside the Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization and @4CdnDiv4DivCA about the collective goal of a safe, practiced and prepared Ontario.

Learn more: https://t.co/zJ94DhJfKp

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🐢It’s #NationalPetDay! Animals get anxious during emergencies. In the event of an evacuation, keep your pet in a carrying cage with a familiar blanket to help them feel secure.

Learn what to include in your pet emergency kit: https://t.co/gSkyUh7mg5

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We piloted an updated version of our Senior Elected Officials Workshop with communities across the Albany sector!

This gave new and returning councilors the chance to learn more about emergency management roles and responsibilities.

💻: https://t.co/PVKdEDuTd0

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Check out our work with partners to keep Ontario safe, practiced & prepared for emergencies:

📸 Our Deputy Minister toured & spoke at @BrockUniversity

📸 Strengthening emergency response in collaboration with @ifnalliance, @EMSI_ICS & @CDROntario

💻: https://t.co/zJ94DhJfKp

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April marks the start of wildland fire season. Make sure your household always has an up to date emergency survival kit ready in the event of an evacuation.
Stay tuned for more tips on how to stay safe & prepared in the face of extreme weather!
Learn more: https://t.co/3Ak1L51aXz

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Today, we hosted Brigadier General Josh Major of the @4CdnDiv4DivCA and Joint Task Force Central at our headquarters to further strengthen communication, collaboration and relationship building that has laid the groundwork for stronger ties between EMO and the 4th Cdn Div/JTFC!

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#DYK water is available in bagged pouches designed to have a longer shelf life than bottled water? Bagged water is also more convenient for fitting into emergency kits.

Emergency kits should have 4 litres of water per person, per day. Learn more at https://t.co/iv1viIlQad

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What makes an Aries great in emergencies? 🔮
💪 They’re courageous leaders
🏘️ Their big social network guarantees a great secondary evacuation location
✊ They tackle problems head on
You can’t predict emergencies, but you can prepare for them. Learn more: https://t.co/iv1viIlikF

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Reminder: it’s #DaylightSavings day! In addition to turning your clocks forward one hour, it’s a good time to check household emergency kits to ensure all of your items are present and up to date!

Learn more: https://t.co/iv1viIlikF

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Emergency preparedness advice as this year’s Oscar best picture nominees 🧵

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Happy #EmployeeAppreciationDay to our Emergency Management Ontario staff and partners working to keep Ontario safe, practiced and prepared for emergencies!

Read our Provincial Emergency Management Strategy and Action Plan to learn more about our work: https://t.co/zJ94DhJfKp

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Today concludes the 2023 Fire & Flood Season Planning Event hosted by the First Nations Emergency Response Association.

Learn how we're working with First Nations partners in our Provincial Emergency Management Strategy and Action Plan: https://t.co/zJ94DhJfKp

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Our team is at the 2023 Fire & Flood Season Planning Event hosted by the First Nations Emergency Response Association (FNERA) in partnership with @ONGov and @GCIndigenous. We’re sharing best practices and learnings to help each other prepare for emergencies.

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What makes a Pisces great in emergencies? 🔮

🤗 They always think of others
🚰 They have plenty of clean water stored
🧸 They probably remembered to keep comfort items in their kit

You can’t predict emergencies, but you can prepare for them. Learn more: https://t.co/iv1viIlikF

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#DYK alkaline batteries are the most reliable option for emergency survival kits?

It’s important to check the batteries in emergency home and car kits twice a year to ensure you have enough to power your essential devices.
#NationalBatteryDay🔋

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If you have winter travel planned for #FamilyDay long weekend, take some time to build or replenish your emergency car kit before you hit the road! 🚗

Learn what to include in your car kit: https://t.co/0qLQt5A3yP

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Happy Valentine’s Day from Emergency Management Ontario <3

Learn what emergency kit items are essential for you and your loved ones: https://t.co/iv1viIlikF

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Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Lorie Whitcombe, team lead of Scientific Services, thinks about the details of Ontario's nuclear safety so you don’t have to.

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