Emergency Planning and Preparedness - South West

Emergency Planning and Preparedness - South West

Manmade or natural disasters and emergencies can occur with little notice and lasting consequences. Families and businesses are encouraged to understand the risks, make an emergency plan and prepare supplies.

Emergency management and response is handled by several community agencies and is coordinated by County and municipal governments. See also Government Services - Municipal.

These organizations will help individuals and business plan for the unexpected. Some provide guidance in the development of emergency plans and deliver emergency preparedness workshops and training.

French language services or programs offered to customers/clients on a consistent basis.

French Language Services

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These services serve all or part of South West Ontario

Middlesex-London Health Unit - Public Health Foundations - Emergency Preparedness
English ; French
Materials available in French and large print

These services are located outside of South West, but provide service to South West.

Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada French language services or programs offered to customers/clients on a consistent basis.

English ; French
French programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request

Canada. Public Safety Canada - GetPrepared.ca
English ; French
French publications and website

Canadian Red Cross French language services or programs offered to customers/clients on a consistent basis.

English ; French
French programs, publications, and website

Ontario. Ministry of Health - Radiation Health Response Plan French language services or programs offered to customers/clients on a consistent basis.

English ; French
French programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request

Ontario. Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Disaster Recovery Assistance French language services or programs offered to customers/clients on a consistent basis.

English ; French
French programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request

Ontario. Ministry of the Solicitor General - Emergency Management Ontario French language services or programs offered to customers/clients on a consistent basis.

English ; French
French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request

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COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Vaccines are now being made available to various population groups based specific eligibility. See your local health unit website for details:
Grey Bruce Health Unit
Huron Perth Public Health
Middlesex London Health Unit (MLHU)
Southwestern Public Health (Oxford - Elgin - St Thomas)

Local Health Care Service Changes

Ministry of Health's online self-assessment tool is available

COVID-19 Assessment Centres

Anyone who needs a test can get one and does not need an OHIP card. Tests are made available by appointment only at assessment centres and at pharmacies
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Do not call 911 unless it is an emergency.