Make your emergency plan and replenish your 72-hour kit

What do whistles, scissors and batteries all have in common? They all go in an emergency kit along with other essential items that families can rely on during thunderstorms, power outages, tornadoes and other extreme events. 

Coinciding with Emergency Preparedness Week, May 1-7, 2022, the Oakville Fire Department is encouraging residents to learn about potential risks in their community, make an emergency plan, and prepare or replenish a 72-hour kit. These actions can go a long way in protecting lives.

Oakville Fire staff will engage with the community to raise awareness and answer questions on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Oakville Place mall from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents can participate in the on-site lucky draw to win a 72-hour emergency kit. 

For more information, visit the Emergency Preparedness page or Halton Region website.

“When an emergency strikes, the town is prepared to respond and support our community. Emergency preparedness is a shared responsibility, I encourage every resident, business and community organization to be proactive and prepared. Simple and important steps can make all the difference in saving their lives and that of their families, employees and volunteers.” 

Mayor Rob Burton