Emergency Management

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

For up-to-date information regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), please visit the websites of our community and government health partners:

• Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH)
• Government of Ontario
• Government of Canada

How To Be Prepared

If an emergency happens in your community, it may take emergency workers some time to get to you. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours. By taking simple steps today, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies - anytime, anywhere. For more information visit: www.ontario.ca/beprepared

Create a 72-Hour Emergency Preparedness Kit. For more information on what should be included please click here or the image below.

Emergency Management Coordinator

The County Emergency Management Coordinator provides overall leadership for the four municipal and one county program. Each one must individually meet the requirements of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.9 and regulations O. Reg. 380/04

• Email: Emergency Management Coordinator
• Telephone: 519-271-0531 ext. 540 
• Fax: 519-273-4216

Education

Perth County Emergency Management takes every opportunity to present emergency safety information to the public. If you are part of a community group or organization in Perth County, and wish to have a presentation, please contact the Community Emergency Management Coordinator to schedule your event!

• Email: Emergency Management Coordinator
• Telephone: 519-271-0531 ext. 540 
• Fax: 519-273-4216

Comprehensive Emergency Plan

Municipalities are required to develop an Emergency Plan governing the provision of necessary services during an emergency, as well detailing the procedures that are to be followed by the people who will respond to the emergency.

Perth County's Emergency Plan is unified across the municipalities.