Head Topics

Emergency Preparedness Week kicks off in London, Ont.

  • 📰 GlobalCalgary
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 30 sec. here
  • 6 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 29%
  • Publisher: 61%

Emergency Preparedness News

London Fire Department,London Police,Middlesex-London Paramedic Service

The annual event, which runs from May 6 to May 11 this year, features education and messaging to help people prepare for an emergency before they happen.

Week across Canada , and the City of London wants to make sure Londoners are ready in case of a “what-if” scenario.

Officials recommend having an emergency preparedness kit ready that includes things like flashlights, batteries, candles, blankets, and a three-day supply of food and water.“These tests are conducted to ensure that our Alert London system is working correctly, and it’s an opportunity for residents to ensure they are registered and receiving the notifications,” says Paul Ladouceur, director of emergency management and security services for the City of London.

London Mayor Josh Morgan says the train was a perfect example as to why emergency preparedness is important.

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

London Fire Department London Police Middlesex-London Paramedic Service Canada

 

Thank you for your comment. Your comment will be published after being reviewed.
Please try again later.
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

 /  🏆 50. in CA

Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Calgary hosts Emergency Preparedness Week activities May 5The City of Calgary is hoping to help people prepare for emergencies by hosting a week of preparedness activities.
Source: CTVCalgary - 🏆 26. / 68 Read more »

FedDev Ontario Minister Tassi, Emergency Preparedness Minister Sajjan add to their teamsThe Hill Times
Source: TheHillTimes - 🏆 11. / 79 Read more »

Regional District hosts Penticton emergency preparedness town hallThe Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen hosted an emergency preparedness town hall in Penticton, B.C., on Monday.
Source: GlobalCalgary - 🏆 50. / 61 Read more »

Sudbury Alerts emergency notifications test on May 10As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, the City of Greater Sudbury is testing its Sudbury Alerts emergency notification system
Source: sudburydotcom - 🏆 6. / 89 Read more »

Texas Warns of Possible Power Emergency Next WeekTesla CEO Elon Musk is set to visit India and meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sparking speculation about the company's investments in the country.
Source: YahooFinanceCA - 🏆 47. / 63 Read more »

Racism, discrimination may lead to First Nations patients leaving emergency rooms: Alberta studyA Calgary Fire Department vehicle sits outside the Alberta Children's Hospital emergency room early Sunday morning.
Source: CBCNews - 🏆 2. / 99 Read more »