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Emergency Preparedness
for Residents of Ottawa
In our everyday lives, large-scale emergencies and disasters seem like a remote possibility.
But the truth is that natural disasters, industrial or environmental accidents and service disruptions can happen anywhere at any time. In Ottawa, we could experience power outages, severe winter storms, earthquakes, floods, heat emergencies, infectious disease outbreaks, water contamination or hazardous chemical releases.
In the event of a natural or man-made disaster, a service disruption, or even a terrorist act, the City of Ottawa is prepared to deliver essential services.
But while the City is doing its part, you need to be ready to take care of yourself and those around you. Knowing what to do when a disaster strikes will help you better control the situation and put you in a position to recover more quickly.
Readiness can be as simple as having a supply of water, food and emergency items handy, and making sure you and your family know how to respond. Knowing what to do when a disaster strikes will help you better control the situation and put you in a position to recover more quickly.
The information on this Web site will help make sure you and everyone in your family knows what to do before, during and after an emergency.
Remember, your best protection in any emergency is knowing what to do.
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| If you own a business in Ottawa, you should also visit the Business section, to learn more about emergency preparedness for businesses. |
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| Download in .pdf format and read it with Adobe Acrobat. |
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