Emergency Preparedness | Town of Midland

Emergencies can happen anytime. Be prepared. Know the risks, make a plan, and build an emergency kit. A little preparation goes a long way.

Make a Plan

Make sure your emergency plan covers the essentials:

Emergency communications - Stay connected with family and services.
Evacuation plan - Know your routes and safe locations.
Contacts & numbers - Keep written and digital copies.
Important documents - Store IDs, insurance, and medical records.
Medical needs - Plan for medications and special care.
Pets - Include food, transport, and shelter.
Meeting places - Set local and out-of-area reunion spots.

Use Canada's Make an Emergency Plan tool.

Prepare Your Emergency Kit

Keep your emergency kit easy to carry and accessible. For bigger households, divide supplies into personal backpacks. Here’s what you can include:

Essentials

Non perishable snacks
Water
First aid kit
Cash
Flashlight, headlamp, or glow stick
Hand sanitizer
Medications
Cell phone and charger
Whistle (to attract attention)
Toiletries
Extra batteries
Zip-lock bags (to keep items dry)
Duct tape
Baby supplies, if needed
Extra pair of clothing
candles and matches/lighter
Hygiene Products

Additional Emergency Supplies

Extra water (2L per person/day)
Sleeping bag or warm blanket
Radio
Utensils
Garbage bags
Toilet paper
Hand sanitizer or moist moist wipes
Whistle
Duct tape
Spare warm clothing
Flashlight with extra batteries
Playing cards or games
Assistive devices
Prescription and health-related supplies
Pet emergency items
Car emergency items

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For more information visit Emergency management | ontario.ca

Emergency Response Plan

Every official, municipal department and agency must be prepared to carry out assigned responsibilities in an emergency.

The Town's Emergency Response Plan is developed and maintained to respond to an emergency. This includes steps to guide the response effort, identifies persons, equipment, and resources for activation in an emergency and outlines how they will be coordinated.

Emergency Response Plan

During an emergency

Dial 9-1-1 if you require immediate police, fire, or paramedic assistance for a fire, medical emergency, or an ongoing crime. A medical emergency refers to a serious or life-threatening injury.