#BePrepared
for wildland fire smoke events by ensuring you have certified carbon monoxide alarms in your home and inform yourself on the symptoms and health effects of smoke exposure.
For wildland fire safety information, visit:
#DYK
children are more susceptible to heatstroke than adults because their bodies overheat 3 to 5 times faster?
Learn the signs and symptoms of heatstroke.
Visit:
It’s International
#DogDay
!
During the dog days of summer, don’t leave pets in a car, even briefly or with an open window.
Temperatures can quickly exceed outside conditions. If you see an animal in danger or distress, call 911 immediately.
Extreme weather events like tornadoes and floods can cause serious damage.
#BePrepared
with an emergency kit that can last your household at least 3 days.
For a list of essential items, visit:
Deputy Fire Marshal
@JohnMcBeth
’s furry friend is chillin' on
#InternationalDogDay
, knowing his family has tested their smoke & CO alarms and included him in their fire escape plan. Who's a good, safe boy. 🐶🔥
#DogLovers
A
#ShoreLunch
can be the highlight to a day exploring
#Ontario
's lakes.
It's important to keep fires small, sheltered from the wind and built on rock or bare soil. Extinguish
#fires
fully before leaving the site.
Learn more about campfire safety at:
Associate Minister Jones & the Deputy Minister & Commissioner of Emergency Management were at
@AMOPolicy
Conference where they met with delegations about emergency preparedness & response. Learn how we’re working with municipalities to keep Ontarians safe:
#Wildfire
smoke can travel hundreds or thousands of kilometres away from a fire area.
Check the
#AirQuality
in your area on the WeatherCAN app.
Here are some tips for staying safe:
It’s National Radio Day!
Through the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant, the
@townofinnisfil
can enhance their emergency radio system and support training to expand radio coverage and capacity.
Learn how we are helping communities
#BePrepared
:
⚠️Special Air Quality Statements are in effect due to wildfire smoke for parts of far northern Ontario⚠️
Forest fire smoke is expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility 🌫️. Some of the smoke plumes are visible from satellite.
#onwx
#DYK
that FireSmart is represented across the country by FireSmart Provincial and Territorial Liaisons?
Get in touch with your provincial or territorial liaison to see how they can help you build your resiliency!
➡️
Working with municipalities & other partners, we have delivered 200+ emergency management courses to first responders & emergency managers across Ontario in 2024.
Learn how we’re advancing emergency preparedness in local communities:
#AMO2024
The Community Emergency Preparedness Grant is helping communities across Ontario purchase critical supplies and equipment and deliver training and services to strengthen local emergency preparedness and response.
Learn more:
#AMO2024
#DYK
50% of all wildland fires in
#Ontario
are caused by human activity?
Prevent forest fires by practicing campfire safety & never leaving a campfire unattended.
Learn more:
The Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award nominations have been extended to August 31st!
Recognize deserving individuals and groups working in emergency management - nominate at:
Making memories around the campfire this summer?
Keep your fire small, on flat ground, away from overhanging branches and supervised at all times. Before leaving, soak it with water and stir until ashes are cold to the touch.
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