The Town of The Blue Mountains Fire Department would like to remind the public to be prepared for a winter emergency with a plan and supplies available to keep themselves safe during the holiday season.
Steps you can take to ensure you are prepared this winter season include:
Keeping a winter survival kit in your car
Be prepared for winter driving and always keep a winter survival kit in your car. Kits should include:
- charged phone
- water
- non-perishable food
- flashlight
- blanket and warm clothes
- jumper cables
- shovel
- traction mats or sand
- extra windshield washer fluid
- candles and a lighter or matches
Build a 72-hour kit
During an emergency, it may take time to get to your household while first responders are assisting those in immediate danger. Having a 72-hour kit will allow your family to be self-sufficient and supported in an emergency.
Visit Ontario.ca/BePrepared for a comprehensive list of what can be part of your household’s kit.
Road Safety
The Blue Mountains Fire Department encourages all travellers to drive according to road conditions and to avoid unnecessary travel if conditions deteriorate. If you are travelling, leave early to give yourself extra time, and plan your travel by using Ontario 511 to check road status, cameras, weather, and Track My Plow to find out where plows are on provincial highways.
Visit the Government of Canada's website for more winter driving tips.
For more information, visit the Town's Emergency Preparedness webpage or contact:
The Blue Mountains Fire Department
(519) 599-3131 ext. 101
In the case of an emergency, please call 9-1-1.