Residents of Tillsonburg are reminded to prepare for any emergency by having supplies on hand in a secure location for 72 hours including 4 litres of water per person per day.  For more details on preparing a 72 hour emergency survival kit, follow the links below.

Emergency Survival Kit - Video Emergency Survival Kit - Document Is Your Family Prepared   Emergency Management Ontario - Residents Be Prepared for Specific Emergencies

Introduction

The Municipality of the Town of Tillsonburg Emergency Management Plan has been prepared to facilitate a controlled and coordinated municipal response to any type of emergency occurring within or affecting the municipality.
 

Aim

The aim of this program is to make provisions for the extraordinary arrangements and measures that need to be taken to protect the health, safety, welfare, environment and economic health of the residents, businesses and visitors of the Town of Tillsonburg; to prevent emergencies from occurring, if possible, or lessen the impact of an emergency should one occur; prepare adequately for and respond appropriately to, when faced with an emergency; and provide the support necessary to assist all stakeholders in the community with respect to recovery from an emergency event.  This program enables a centralized controlled and coordinated response to emergencies in the Town of Tillsonburg, and meets the legislated requirements of the Emergency Management Act.
 
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