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Emergency Preparedness Guides and Resources

  1. Emergency Preparedness for Seniors
    A step-by-step guide tailored to help seniors and their caregivers create emergency plans and kits, including forms for critical health and contact information.

  2. Emergency Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities
    Comprehensive planning tips and kit checklists for individuals with mobility, sensory, or non-visible disabilities, including emergency advice for service animals.

  3. Heat-Related Illnesses
    Quick facts on recognizing and preventing heat-related conditions like heat exhaustion and stroke, with practical tips to stay safe and hydrated.

  4. How to Prepare for an Emergency
    An all-ages starter guide with tips on building emergency kits, developing a household plan, and knowing when to evacuate or shelter in place.

  5. Pets and Emergencies
    Tips for including pets in emergency plans, plus a checklist for assembling a pet emergency kit and evacuation advice.

  6. Power Outage Safety
    Essential tips for staying safe during power outages, including food safety, emergency lighting, and what to do if you need to relocate.

  7. Preparing for Severe Weather
    Seasonal safety guidance on extreme heat and winter storms, including how to prep your home, stay informed, and recognize when to seek help.

  8. Floodsmart Canada Website
    FloodSmart Canada is a national resource hub that helps individuals, communities, and organizations understand flood risks and take action to reduce flood-related impacts.
  9. CyberSecurity Ontario Website
    This page introduces the fundamentals of cybersecurity and highlights the crucial role individuals play in safeguarding digital environments.

  10. 72 Hours: Is Your Family Prepared?
    A practical guide from Public Safety Canada to help you prepare a 72-hour emergency plan and kit for your household.

  11. Home Inventory Process
    A printable checklist to record and value your possessions room-by-room, helping ensure adequate insurance coverage in case of loss.

  12. Home Inventory Spreadsheet
    A digital spreadsheet companion to the Home Inventory Process brochure, designed for easy entry and tracking of your household items and valuables.




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Firesmart

FireSmart Canada is a national program that helps communities, homeowners, and industries across the country reduce the risk of wildfire damage. Backed by over 20 years of research and practical experience, FireSmart provides proven tools, guidelines, and educational resources aimed at increasing wildfire resilience.

The program focuses on proactive actions such as creating defensible space around homes, using fire-resistant building materials, managing vegetation, and planning for evacuation scenarios. Through its seven FireSmart disciplines—including education, vegetation management, and emergency planning—the program fosters shared responsibility among residents, local governments, and fire agencies.

Central to FireSmart Canada’s approach is community engagement and empowerment. Programs like the FireSmart Neighbourhood Recognition Program encourage neighbourhoods to take collective action in reducing wildfire hazards, while training and certification opportunities help professionals and volunteers implement fire-smart practices effectively.

The initiative is managed by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre and supported by partners such as Natural Resources Canada and provincial wildfire agencies, making it a key part of Canada’s strategy to adapt to growing wildfire threats due to climate change.

Access the webpage here: 
https://firesmartcanada.ca/



The Ember program, led by FireSmart Canada, features Ember the FireSmart Fox—a friendly and engaging mascot designed to teach children and families about wildfire safety. Ember embodies traits like alertness, adaptability, intelligence, and community-mindedness, making her an effective messenger for promoting FireSmart principles. Through interactive resources such as coloring books, comics, and games, Ember helps young audiences understand how to protect their homes and communities from wildfires.

Ember's Den, the dedicated section on the FireSmart Canada website, offers a variety of educational materials and activities tailored for children. These resources aim to instill wildfire awareness and preparedness from an early age, fostering a culture of safety and resilience within communities. By engaging with Ember's content, children learn practical steps they can take to contribute to wildfire prevention and safety efforts.



Access Children's Resources here:
https://firesmartcanada.ca/ember/

Ember, The Firesmart Fox Video:
https://youtu.be/eLh7B65X7So

Ember, The Firesmart Fox Colouring Book
https://firesmartcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/FireSmartCanada_Ember-Colouring-Book-Final.pdf

Firesmart Kids' Home Assessment
https://firesmartcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/FSC_Ember_Kids_Home_Assessment.pdf