Emergency Preparedness Week Comes to Grey County

Grey County will join communities across Canada in observing Emergency Preparedness Week from May 4-10, 2025. This national awareness initiative aims to help residents protect their families and their communities during emergencies.

This year's national theme is "Be Prepared. Know Your Risks," encouraging residents to understand potential hazards in their area and take appropriate actions to protect their households. Ontario's provincial theme, "Plan for every season," highlights the importance of year-round emergency preparedness for unique seasonal challenges.

Grey County encourages everyone to take three key steps during Emergency Preparedness Week:

1. Know the risks – Understanding the types of emergencies that could affect our region is the first step to being prepared.
2. Make a plan – Having a household emergency plan ensures everyone knows what to do if an emergency occurs.
3. Build an emergency kit – Being self-sufficient for at least 72 hours is essential during an emergency situation.

Looking for help getting started with an emergency plan for your household? Find resources for developing an emergency plan for at home or on the farm, checklists for emergency kits, and tips on how to walk to kids about emergencies at grey.ca/emergency-preparedness/.

The "Be Prepared Grey Bruce Huron" initiative connects resources across the region, providing comprehensive guidance for residents at bepreparedgreybrucehuron.com.

Grey County regularly updates its Emergency Management Plan to ensure effective procedures are in place for managing county-level emergencies. The current plan was adopted through By-Law No. 5158-23 on July 13, 2023.

Grey County Emergency Preparedness

Get Prepared - Your Emergency Preparedness Guide 

Be Prepared Grey Bruce Huron