Emergency Preparedness
Emergencies and Being Prepared
Emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time. Things like extreme weather events, forest fires, floods, and outbreaks of viruses and diseases can harm health. Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit (LGLDHU) works to protect the public’s health during and after emergencies.
During an emergency, it may take up to 72 hours for emergency workers to reach you. By doing simple things, you can help take care of yourself and your family until help arrives.
Protect yourself by being prepared.
- Know the Risks – Learn what types of emergencies may happen in your community.
- Make a Plan – Create an Emergency Plan that will allow you to respond quickly to emergency situations.
- Make an Emergency Preparedness Kit – Prepare a kit with emergency supplies.
- Stay Informed – Stay tuned in to local news and radio channels for up-to-date information. Other important sources may be:
What We Do
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit identifies environmental hazards that can impact health, raises awareness about the importance of emergency preparedness, provides information about how to be prepared, and works with community partners to plan for and respond to public health emergencies.
During an emergency, the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit also plays a role in reducing the impact on the public’s health by inspecting facilities such as restaurants and evacuation centres that act as hosts to potential evacuees.
Need More Information?
In Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Counties the following hazards are likely to occur from time to time:
Check with your municipality for more information on the history of hazards in your community.
These hazards are more difficult to predict. While you don’t want to live in fear, you do want to be informed on ways of protecting yourself and those around you. For further information on the following hazards follow the links below:
Related Links
Conservation Authorities
Conservation Authorities forecast local flooding and drought conditions. We recommend that you monitor these website to understand the situation in your community.
- Cataraqui Conservation Authority
- Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
- Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
- South Nation Conservation Authority
- Environment Canada Weather Information