City of Hamilton – Emergency Services

Preparing for Emergencies

All it takes is 3 simple steps to get prepared for emergencies!

	Know the risks Knowing what risks we face in the City of Hamilton can help you better prepare.
	Make a plan Every family should have an emergency plan. It will hlep your family know what to do in the event of an emergency.
	Get a kit In order to be self sufficient for up to 72 hours you will need some basic supplies.

In an Emergency

When an emergency occurs you should:

Follow your emergency plan
Get your 72 hour kit
Make sure you are safe before assisting others
Listen to the radio or television for information from authorities and follow their instructions
Stay put until all is safe or you are ordered to evacuate

Evacuations

Person evacuating, water off, unplug items, lock the door

If you are asked to evacuate
take:

Your 72 hour kit
Your emergency plan
A cellphone if you have one
Your pets
Essential medications and prescriptions
Leave immediately and follow travel routes identified by authorities

Protect your home:

Shut off water and gas if officials as you to
Leave natual gas on unless officials as you to turn it off
Lock your home

Shelter in Place

Local authorities will advise you to stay in your home during an
emergency when the air outside is not safe to breathe. They will ask
you to shelter in place.

How to shelter in place:

Close windows and doors
Turn off fans, heat, and air conditioning systems
Close the fireplace damper
Locate your 72 hour kit
Move to an interior room above ground level
Tape around windows, doors and air vents
Listen to the radio for udpates and do not go outside until authorities say it is safe to do so

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