Emergency Preparedness

During an emergency, every second helps. Do you know what to do if an emergency strikes? The City of Woodstock has a comprehensive Emergency Response Plan that outlines how the city will respond during an emergency. Make sure you're prepared too so that you can act fast in any emergency.

Emergency Notices

In the event of an emergency, please visit our newsfeed, follow us on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) or listen to local radio stations for the most up-to-date information. Review the public weather alerts to find out about severe weather events.

Emergency Management Resources

For more information on how to prepare for an emergency, check out the following resources:

Oxford 72 Hours
Get Prepared.ca
Public Safety Canada
Emergency Management Ontario
Canadian Red Cross
Centre for Emergency Preparedness

Guides and Fact Sheets

What is emergency management?

Emergency management consists of developing a plan and strategy to help guide you through an emergency. This includes:

• preparedness
• response
• recovery
• mitigation

Emergency Preparedness Week

Emergency Preparedness Week takes place each year during the first week of May. The theme for 2024 is Plan for Every Season. Emergency Preparedness Week is intended to raise awareness about individual and family emergency preparedness.

Emergency Preparedness Expo

Each year as part of Emergency Preparedness Week, the Woodstock Fire Department along with community partners, hosts an Emergency Preparedness Expo. The Expo offers a chance talk to emergency service providers and agencies involved in helping keep you and your family safe during an emergency.