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Personal Preparedness

The City of Brampton is ready to face emergencies. Our plans are in place, staff are prepared and trained in emergency management, and we have tested our capabilities.

To help you and your family or workplace become well-prepared too, the City also delivers a variety of free education and training programs - something for all ages.

If an emergency occurs, you will be faced with two options generally considered as “stay put" or "flee”. Staying put is what we call "shelter in place" while fleeing is what we call "evacuation".

Your preparations ahead of time can make an evacuation or shelter in place situation more bearable. This also applies in case you are trapped in your home and emergency crews cannot come to your rescue immediately.

Both your home and your car should be equipped with an emergency survival kit. The tips and resources provided here will help you to be prepared.

Nuclear Spill

Ontario is prepared to respond to nuclear emergencies provincially, nationally or internationally. The chance of a serious accident at a nuclear facility in Ontario is very low as nuclear reactors are built with multiple safe guards.

West Nile Virus

West Nile Virus is a potentially serious illness mainly transmitted to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. Most people infected with the virus show no symptoms or have flu-like symptoms.

Chemical Spill

Even though our society is vastly protected through much law concerning the management, housing, and transportation of hazardous goods, there always exist a chance that the community may be adversely exposed after a spill incident.

Earthquake

Earthquakes can cause rapid and sudden shaking of the earth that can impact people, buildings and road safety.

Fire

The best way to combat a fire is through prevention. Ensure your family has a home escape plan that is practiced, working smoke alarms on every level and a working carbon monoxide alarm outside every sleeping area.

Winter Power Outage

Here are some tips that can help you plan to protect yourself and your family.

Out-of-Town Contact

The best way for you to help in increasing the likelihood of providing information to your loved ones is by establishing an out-of-town contact.

Cold Weather

Very cold temperatures can be hazardous to your health. Proper dress and some sensible practices can prevent a lot of the problems associated with cold weather.

Evacuation or Shelter-in-Place

If an emergency occurs, you will be faced with two options, generally considered as "stay put" or "flee". Staying put is what we call "shelter in place", while fleeing is what we call "evacuation".

Thunderstorms

The best defence against thunderstorms is to stay inside a substantial building.

Winter Storm

Winter storms tend to move from West to East and can produce strong winds, heavy snowfall, freezing rain and bitterly cold temperatures as they impact a given area.

Heat Wave

Heat waves can also lead to other types of threats and risks that we must stay aware of. Some of these include power outages due to the increased use of air conditioners, thunderstorms, and wildfires.

Tornado

Tornadoes can appear after a heavy rain or hail in a sky that is green, yellow or black. Stay aware of public issued alerts and warnings when tornadoes are imminent or already detected.

Shovelling Safety

The winter months can be gruelling. In the case of snow shovelling, it is possible that a person’s energy output from shovelling exceeded what his or her body was capable of producing.

Floods

As the warm weather begins to approach around this time of year, it is important that we stay aware of the dangers associated with the Spring thaw.

Heat Warning

What to do during heat warnings

Keep cool
Stay hydrated
Check on your neighbours

Windstorms

Windstorms can be quite dangerous and may cause: flying debris, downed trees and power lines which can lead to power outages, property damage, and fatalities.

Pets and Emergencies

Pet-friendly evacuation centres are established in Brampton to support the evacuation of residents with their pets and/or service animals during an emergency.

Winter Driving Tips

When driving in winter months, it is critical to stay alert, slow down and stay in control – drive according to the weather and road conditions.