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Why is Public Education so important?
While the Region is well prepared to deal with any emergency that may occur, there is also much that our residents can do to prepare themselves. The following information can show you how to prepare your own family emergency plan / kit and how to deal with emergency / hazardous situations. After all, the best way to deal with any hazard is by knowing how to protect yourself and your family.

• Be Prepared Not Scared, Preparedness Starts with You
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• Children's Worksheet
• Emergency Planning for Your Family: The 5 Step Guide
• Emergency Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities/Special Needs
• Food Safety - Emergency Preparedness
• Floods Before and After
• Handbook for Reducing Basement Flooding
• Pandemic Planning Information
• Preparing for the Unexpected
• Preparing for the Woods
• Severe Storms
• Storm Surges
• Survive a Major Earthquake
• Winter Driving
• Winter Power Failures

The following brochures have been developed by Health Canada for helping Canadians cope with the stress that can result from terrorism / armed conflict events and can be downloaded by clicking on the Brochure title:

• Care for the Caregivers
• Helping Children Cope
• Helping Teenagers Cope
• Taking Care of Ourselves, Our Families & Our Communities

Public Education Videos

• Preparing a Family Emergency Kit
• 72 Hours, Is Your Family Prepared