The Town of Ajax and the Region of Durham have programs and plans in place in the event of an emergency situation. Plans are regularly reviewed and practised. It is important that residents, businesses and visitors are aware of the emergency plan.
- View the Town of Ajax Emergency Response Plan.
- Emergency preparedness starts at home. Make sure you and your family are ready. Visit the Region of Durham's Emergency Preparedness webpage for more information.
- Make an emergency kit of basic items you will need.
- Stay in touch with your emergency contacts and get reliable information during an emergency.
If you live, work, play, or go to school near the nuclear plants in Clarington or Pickering, take some time to learn about nuclear response preparation.
What are the risks? |
Knowing your risks can help you and your family be prepared for an emergency. Make sure you think of risks where you live, work, learn and play. Different risks may need you to get ready in different ways. It's a good idea to review your risks and plans each year because they might change. These plans should include preparations for flooding, severe storms, power outages, transportation emergencies etc. To learn more visit Know your risks where you live, work and play. Durham Region has a prioritized list of risks that apply to residents of Ajax. Visit their Know your Risks webpage for more information. |
During an emergency, you may be asked to evacuate. |
It is always a good idea to have an emergency plan. Your emergency plan should include a safe place to go. If you aren't able to get to that safe place, you may have to go to an evacuation centre. Pets are welcome at evacuation centres, so plan for them too. In collaboration with a range of community partners, evacuation centres are set up in a safe place provided by the municipality. At an evacuation centre, you will have access to emergency social services such as:
Evacuation centres will be set up as needed. |
Stay in touch during an emergency. |
There are many reliable forms of communications that can keep you up-to-date and well informed during an emergency. Make sure to update your phone list often and organize your emergency contacts in your Emergency Plan. Learn more about how to stay in touch during an emergency from the Region of Durham. |
Be Prepared!
Discuss the possibility of emergency situations with your family. Reduce stress and save valuable time during an emergency by planning ahead.
- Create an Emergency Action Plan using the Emergency Management Ontario's online tool.
- Plan ahead for your family's specific needs
- Prepare Emergency Survivals Kits for your home, vehicles and pets.
Whether at home or on the road, emergency kits should keep you and your family prepared for at least 72 hours. Check your kits regularly and restock them. Everyone in your family should know where to find your and your emergency kits. Remember to monitor expiry dates on food, water, medications, batteries, etc., and rotate supplies so you always keep items fresh.
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