For more information on how to prepare for an emergency, check out the following resources:
Emergency Preparedness
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.
Create an Emergency Plan
Keep your family safe in emergencies by preparing a step-by-step emergency plan. Including all your family members in the creation and updating of the plan ensures everyone will know how to respond in case of an emergency
For ideas on creating an emergency plan check out the Oxford 72 Hours page.
Emergency Kits
An emergency kit makes sure you are prepared in case of an emergency or disaster. Regularly check and replace food, water and medications in your kit before expiration.
Prepare the following items:
- Backpack / duffle bag / small suitcase
- Twelve litres of water per person
- A three-day supply of non-perishable food and can opener
- One week supply of medication for your family and pets
- Toilet paper and other personal items
- Extra clothing
- Blankets
- Cell phone charger and power bank
- Cash in small bills
- Flashlight, headlamp or glow stick
- Radio (crank or battery-run)
- Extra batteries
- A basic first aid kit
- Candles and matches / lighter
- Hand sanitizer or moist towelettes
- Copies of your Important documents
- Extra car and house keys
- Whistle (to attract attention)
Stay Informed
For emergency notifications or to stay informed during emergencies, visit our newsfeed, follow us on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) or listen to local radio stations for the most up-to-date information.
Emergency Preparedness Week
Emergency Preparedness Week takes place each year during the first week of May. 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.
Contact Us
City of Woodstock
P.O. Box 1539, 500 Dundas Street
Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7
Phone: 519-539-1291
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