Emergency Preparedness Week is May 5 to 11 – Be Prepared. Know Your Risks.

Whitby, Ontario – Emergency Preparedness Week runs the first full week of May, from May 5 to 11. The Region of Durham once again has a jam-packed week of tips, tricks, and important information on being prepared and knowing your risks, including:

• Launching brand-new Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Guides, with customized information for people who live or work within three, 10, or more than 10 kilometres of a Nuclear Generating Station in Durham.
• Encouraging residents to order our re-imagined At the Ready guide. A no-fuss approach to emergency preparedness.
• Highlighting and urging first-time and returning participants to take part in this year’s Nuclear Emergency Preparedness survey.
• Learning more about Potassium Iodide (KI) tablets and obtaining a free supply.
• Emergency Social Services and the vital role they play delivering services and supports addressing immediate and short-term needs in the community in the event of an emergency.

This year’s theme is “Be Prepared. Know Your Risks.” with the intent of encouraging people to understand the risks in their area and learn what actions they can take to prepare themselves and their families.

For complete details, and to complete the Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Survey, visit durham.ca/Prepared and keep an eye on the Region’s social media channels.

Quotes:

“Emergency Preparedness Week is the best time to make sure that you and your family are prepared for any type of emergency, regardless of the season. This year, we have a lot of important initiatives that we’re excited to share with residents. In particular, I encourage everyone to have a look at our new Nuclear Emergency Preparedness Guides – they are great new tools to keep with your emergency preparedness kit or Go Bag.”

– John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer

“Each year, we dedicate the first full week in May to reminding residents about the importance of emergency preparedness. And the truth is, it’s a job that’s never really done. There’s always more that everyone can do to prepare for any emergency. A big part of our job is ensuring that residents have all the knowledge needed to adequately prepare themselves and their families for any emergency that could happen in the Region.”

– Jessica Eng, Acting Director, Durham Emergency Management