Halton Region is vulnerable to a variety of natural and human-caused hazards. Make sure you and your family know what the hazards and risks are in the area you live. 

After understanding these risks, continue with the next 2 steps to make you and your family prepared for any emergency:

• Step 2 - Make a Plan
• Step 3 - Get a Kit

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General Precautions
For any incident make sure you know the general precautions you should take.

Hazards with greatest possibility/impact for the entire Region

(These are hazards that would affect the entire Region - each Municipality would have its own list of hazards as well)

• Severe Weather Events
  • Winter Storms 
    • Snowstorms & Blizzards
    • Ice/Sleet Storms
  • Tornadoes
  • Windstorms
  • Extreme Heat
• Failure of Water Infrastructure 
  • Watermain Network
  • Pumping Stations
• Human Health Epidemics

Hazards with lower possibility/impact

• Flooding
• Thunderstorms
• Lightning
• Power Outages
• Earthquakes
• Hazardous Spills
• Hurricanes 

Personal Emergencies

• Basement Flooding
• Crime - For information regarding criminal activity, including reporting it, please contact the Halton Regional Police Service .
• Fires in the Home - Make sure your family has a Home Escape Plan.
  • City of Burlington Fire Department
  • Town of Halton Hills Fire Department
  • Town of Milton Fire Department
  • Town of Oakville Fire Department
• Medical Emergencies - Learn how to prepare for and respond to medical emergencies, please visit Halton Region's Emergency Medical Services.