Emergency Management
Emergency Management
"To become a disaster-resilient community."
To reach this goal, it is the objective and responsibility of the County and Member Municipalities of Perth Emergency Management Program Committees to develop, implement and maintain an effective emergency management program. These comprehensive programs include plans to identify and prevent hazards, prepare for, response to, and recover from an emergency.
An emergency or disaster can happen at anytime and occur anywhere. From snow storms to power outages, road closures and the unavailability of supplies, the County and Member Municipalities of Perth are prepared to manage an emergency.
Click here to review the County and Member Municipalities Emergency Management Plan. 
Emergency Management Links
- Emergency Management Ontario - http://www.ontario.ca/EMO
- Public Safety Canada - http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca
- Environment Canada - Public Weather Warnings - http://weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/warnings/warnings_e.html
- Perth District Health Unit - http://www.pdhu.on.ca/
Due to recent events in Canada and around the world, personal emergency preparedness has become more and more important, and necessary. The County and Member Municipalities of Perth are preparing for emergencies as well as the provincial and federal governments. However, personal preparedness starts with you.
Here are some simple tips to better prepare you and your family for an emergency:
- Get Emergency Fit
- Farm Biosecurity
- Seniors and Emergencies
- Children and Emergencies
- Pets and Emergencies
- Shelter-in-Place
- Protection From The Flu
For more information regarding Emergency Management within the County of Perth, please contact:
Contact Information
Christel Hollinger
Community Emergency
Management Coordinator
1 Huron Street
Stratford, Ontario N5A 5S4
Phone: 519-301-3586
Fax: 519-271-6265
