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County seeking input about household emergency readiness
September 25, 2025 · 0 Comments
By Brian Lockhart
The County of Simcoe is asking residents to take part in a new survey aimed at strengthening community resilience.
The County’s Emergency Management department wants to know, “When disaster strikes, how ready are you?”
From wildfires and floods to power outages and tornadoes, emergencies can happen at any time. This survey invites households across Simcoe County to share their preparedness plans.
This will help the County better understand local readiness and tailor support where it’s needed most.
The County’s emergency management program encompasses both emergency planning and the administration of 9-1-1 services with the aim of fostering disaster-resilient communities ready to meet the challenges of emergencies that arise in municipalities in the region.
The program is built upon the five pillars of community emergency management – prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery – to meet legislated requirements under Ontario’s Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.
The survey is now live at simcoe.ca/BePrepared and open to all residents. Responses will guide future emergency initiatives and ensure rapid, informed action when it matters most.
The survey will remain open until Oct. 31, 2025.
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