Emergency Preparedness

Have at least a 72-hour (three-day) supply of food, water and other essentials (like medication) for each member of your household. Check your supplies twice a year and replace items that are expired or missing.

Visit the Halton Region Preparing for Emergencies web page for tips on how to pack your kit.

You and your family need to know what to do if an emergency happens, especially if you are not together.

People with special needs such as young children, elderly family members, persons with disabilities or persons with chronic illnesses may require special care.

Visit the Halton Region Preparing for Emergencies web page for tips on how to plan for all people in your home or workplace during an emergency.

Make sure you also have enough food and water stored at home to feed your pets for 72-hours.

Identify a family member at home in charge of evacuating pets and service animals. In certain emergencies, you may need to evacuate without your pets. Have plans to stay with family, friends or pet-friendly hotels.

Make sure pets and service animals have their identification tags and documents.

Visit the Halton Region Preparing for Emergencies web page for tips on how to plan for animals in your care during an emergency.

During emergencies, details will be posted on our website, social media channels and available through ServiceOakville.

To learn more, visit our Emergency Alerts page.

The town prepares for emergency situations so we can respond quickly to protect residents and property, keep roads clear and town services running. In the event of an emergency, we’ll keep you informed through our website, X and Facebook.

The Town of Oakville Emergency Plan (pdf) meets the standards set by Emergency Management Ontario.