The County of Haliburton has a plan of action to respond to an emergency and will make our resources available to protect the health, safety, welfare and property of the people in an emergency area.
We aim to:
- Protect the health, safety, welfare, environment and economic health of the residents, businesses and visitors of the County of Haliburton when faced with an emergency.
- Enable a centralized, controlled and coordinated response to emergencies in the County of Haliburton.
- Meet the legislated requirements of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter E.9 as amended.
Our Emeregncy Reponse plan is available in PDF format.
Be prepared!
Everyone should be prepared in case of an emergency. There are a lot of resources you can use to get started.
Canada's Emergency Preparedness Website Ontario's Emergency Preparedness Website
Know the Risks
Get familiar with the potential risks in your area. In Haliburton County, this would commonly include flooding and winter storms. We should also be prepared for potential tornadoes and forest fires. The government of Ontario has a complete list of potential risks and how to be prepared.
Visit our Flood Preparation webpage
Make a Plan
Make a plan that is specific to you and your family. Your plan should include:
- Contact numbers of people close by and out of town
- Evacuation plan with 2 safe meeting locations and an evacuation route
- Emergency Numbers – keep these posted in a secure place and make sure everyone can access them
- Health info (medications) and special needs of family members
- Places for your pet to stay
- Safety features – everyone should know where the fire extinguishers are; adults should know how to turn off utilities if needed;
- Important documents – keep copies of your documents such as drivers license, passport, birth certificate in a safe place
You can create your own family plan online.
Build a Kit
In an emergency you will need some basic supplies. You may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. Make sure everyone knows how to find it. Check expiry dates of food and batteries twice a year. You should include:
- Water — two litres of water per person per day (include small bottles)
- Food that won't spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods (replace once a year)
- Manual can opener or multi-tool
- Wind-up or battery-powered flashlight (and extra batteries)
- Wind-up or battery-powered radio (and extra batteries)
- First aid kit
- Extra keys for your car and house
- Cash, in small bills and change
- Toiletries such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, hand sanitizer and soap
- Important family documents such as identification, insurance and bank records
- Emergency plan — include a copy in your kit as well as contact information