Emergency Management

Emergency Plan

The Township of South Glengarry has a Municipal Emergency Response Plan. The Emergency Plan is designed to ensure the coordination of Township resources to assist municipal, private and volunteer services in the event of an emergency situation.

Emergency Management Ontario

While Ontario is generally a safe place to live and work, emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere.

To prepare for and respond to these events, Emergency Management Ontario coordinates a network of partnerships across all levels of government, first responders, and communities.

This system ensures a unified and effective approach to managing emergencies throughout the province.

Emergency Preparedness

Before an emergency happens, it's important to make sure you have a plan in place for your household. When preparing for emergencies, things you should consider include:

Developing an emergency plan for your household.
Building an emergency kit.
How to stay informed if an emergency occurs.

Learn how you can prepare for an emergency here!

Types of Emergencies

In Ontario, there are a number of different types of emergencies that you should be prepared for. Some of these emergencies include:

Earthquakes
Extreme Heat
Oil and Gas Emergencies
Thunderstorms
Winter Storms
... and more!

Learn about different emergencies and how to be prepared.

Did You Know?

The Township of South Glengarry has been selected by Natural Resources Canada to host an Earthquake Early Warning system as an at-risk region in Canada. Learn more about the National Earthquake Early Warning System here.

Township of South Glengarry
6 Oak Street, PO Box 220
Lancaster ON K0C 1N0
Phone: 613-347-1166
Fax: 613-347-3411