The provincial government is providing municipalities with some extra dollars to deal with local emergencies.
The five million dollars will be dispersed among 114 communities.
Minister of Emergency Preparedness Jill Dunlop says it will assist with equipment purchases and training.
“This investment means that even more recipients can purchase critical equipment and deliver essential emergency management training,” says Dunlop.
“It will help ensure that communities and organizations across Ontario have the resources they need to help prepare for and respond to emergencies.”
As a kickoff to Emergency Preparedness Week, the province released its report for 2024 on the Provincial Emergency Management Strategy and Action Plan.
The report outlines the involvement of Emergency Management in responding to disasters and efforts to help communities prepare and cope.
“Last year, Emergency Management Ontario staff were deployed 67 times for a total of 355 days to help communities respond to emergencies,” says Dunlop.
EMO responded to 109 emergencies that led to the evacuation of over 13,000 people.
The agency also delivered 388 training courses to more than 16,500 and led and participated in 114 emergency exercises and drills.
