Emergency Management

Even with fur coats, pets need to be protected from the cold.  Exposure to harsh conditions can cause serious illness or death to animals, particularly during periods of freezing rain and rapid tempature fluctuations.

Pets are part of our families. During an emergency situation, it is important to know how to keep your animal companion safe. Emergencies can happen any time, so prepare today.  Assemble a pet emergency kit and make arrangements for you pet in the event that you must evacuate.

Slippery or snow-covered roads, reduced visibility and bitter cold: these are all conditions that can make driving difficult and even dangerous during cold weather months. Winter also brings an increased risk of getting stuck in your car, so dress warmly before heading out.

Follow these tips to learn about winter driving risks and prepare an emergency kit for your car.

To keep yourself informed on the most-up-to date information on COVID-19 you should regularly monitor the Renfrew County and District Health Unit website.  To further assist you in locating reliable informationm the following provides some links to information from the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada about COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Please ensure that you are checking credible sources for the best information.

Floods are the most frequent natural hazard in Canada and the most dangerous in Ontario in terms of property damage, civil disruption and even death. Floods are typically caused by seasonal melting snow, ice jams, heavy spring rains and summer thunderstorms. Flash flooding is often caused by violent rain storms or breaking dams, and usually occurs with little or no advance warning. When you are building your family emergency plan review and discuss the safety tips related to flooding with your entire household to make sure everyone understands what to do.

If you are a Senior or have a Senior in your life, Emergency Management Ontario has prepared some specific information geared to Seniors and Emergencies.  Check out the links to more information on how to be prepared for an emergency.

WIth the terrible fire in Fort McMurray and surrounding communities, it is a reminder that we should all make sure we are prepared to react in the event of an emergency.   There are many tips and resources available through this website to help you prepare an Emergency Plan and Emergency Kit to make sure you are prepared to react should an emergency happen that affects you and your family.

In order to protect residents, businesses and visitors, the Township of Laurentian Valley requires a coordinated emergency response by a number of agencies under the direction of the Community Control Group. These are distinct arrangement and procedures from the normal, day-to-day operations carried out by emergency services.

The following provide articles and tips on a number of different emergency management issues.  Read through and be prepared!