Emergency Planning and Preparedness - North West

Emergency Planning and Preparedness - North West

Manmade or natural disasters and emergencies can occur with little notice and lasting consequences. Families and businesses are encouraged to understand the risks, make an emergency plan and prepare supplies. Emergency management and response is handled by several community agencies and is coordinated by County and municipal governments. See also Government Services - Municipal. These organizations will help individuals and business plan for the unexpected. Some provide guidance in the development of emergency plans and deliver emergency preparedness workshops and training.

French language services or programs offered to customers/clients on a consistent basis.

French Language Services		View all services
These services are located in North West
	Canadian Red Cross Society - Northern Ontario - Thunder Bay Branch - Emergency and Disaster Management English ; French
	Greenstone (Municipality of) - Geraldton Administration Office - Greenstone Fire & Emergency Services English ; French
	Ontario. Ministry of Health and Ministry of Long Term Care - Northern Ontario - Northern Ontario - Emergency Health Services English ; French

These services are located outside of North West, but provide service to North West.
	Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada English ; French French programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request
	Canada. Public Safety Canada - GetPrepared.ca English ; French French publications and website
	Canadian Red Cross English ; French French programs, publications, and website
	Ontario. Ministry of Health - Radiation Health Response Plan English ; French French programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request
	Ontario. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Disaster Recovery Assistance English ; French French programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request
	Ontario. Ministry of the Solicitor General - Emergency Management Ontario English ; French French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request

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