Happy First Responders Day goes out to Kawartha Paramedics, Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue, KawarthaLakes Police and OPP Central Region City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment #CKLOPP. Thank you for everything you do to keep our community safe!

May 5 to 11 is Emergency Preparedness Week! Emergencies can happen any time of the year – be prepared & plan for every season. Learn more: ontario.ca/page/emergency… #EPWeek2024 #Plan4EverySeason #PreparedON Kawartha Lakes

Emergency Preparedness Week starts today! Stay tuned for daily facts & tips on how to be safe & prepared for every season. Share how you stay prepared for emergencies throughout the year with the hashtags: #EPWeek2024 #Plan4EverySeason #PreparedON Kawartha Lakes

Along with year-round essentials, stock your emergency kit with seasonal items like sunscreen, bug spray, extra hats & gloves. For a list of kit essentials, visit: ontario.ca/BePrepared #EPWeek2024 #Plan4EverySeason #PreparedON Kawartha Lakes

Every household is different. Your emergency plan should consider everyone’s needs & divide up responsibilities to help keep your household safe during an emergency. For more: ontario.ca/SafetyForAll #EPWeek2024 #Plan4EverySeason #PreparedON Kawartha Lakes

Share your emergency communications plan with your friends, family, neighbours & coworkers to keep each other informed during an emergency. #EPWeek2024 #Plan4EverySeason #PreparedON Kawartha Lakes

Make emergency preparedness part of everyday life. Talk to your household often about how the weather, seasonal changes or upcoming events might impact your emergency plans. #EPWeek2024 #Plan4EverySeason #PreparedON Kawartha Lakes

Making a plan is an important part of being safe during emergencies. Talk to your family, friends and loved ones about how you will prepare for & respond to an emergency. Learn more: ontario.ca/page/be-prepar… #EPWeek2024 #Plan4EverySeason Kawartha Lakes

#SpringIntoSummerSafety it's important to develop and practice a home/cottage fire escape plan with your family. Know 2 ways out of every room and pick a meeting spot outside the front yard. Kawartha Lakes

#SpringIntoSummerSafety In a power outage, have safe sources of light such as a flashlight or battery-operated lantern. If you are using the stove & the power goes out, don't forget to turn off the oven & burners. Use generators outside & away from windows & doors Kawartha Lakes

Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue reminds you to be safe this long weekend if you are using 🎆fireworks. Fireworks must be a minimum of 30m from any structure or property line & not closer than 100m from a church, school, residential care facility or place where explosives are sold or stored 🎇🎆🎇

#SpringIntoSummerSafety If you smoke, use a proper ashtray or metal can. NEVER throw cigarette butts or other smoking materials into vegetation, potted plants or landscaping (peat moss, dried grass, mulch, leaves) or other similar items. They can easily catch fire!@kawarthalakes

#SpringIntoSummerSafety Got a battery operated lawn mower or e-bike? Remember to follow the manufacturer's instructions when storing and charging lithium-ion batteries. Kawartha Lakes

Volunteer firefighter recruitment is open from June 3 to July 3, 2024 for the following stations: Dunsford Emily Bethany Pontypool Janetville Cameron Kirkfield Carden Norland Kinmount Burnt River Please visit kawarthalakes.ca/en/municipal-s… for all recruitment information and to apply

Check out the latest episode of Jump Into Fire Safety With Katie (June) youtu.be/lDf-CjgUddU?si… via YouTube Join us for fire safety day at St. Luke's C.E.S. in Downeyville, ON as we learn about fire prevention, detection and escape. St Luke CES ROGERS tv Durham Kawartha Lakes

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Enjoy fireworks 🎆🧨🎇safely in Kawartha Lakes this weekend. Handle with care to prevent accidents and respect your neighbours! Kawartha Lakes

🚒There are lots of opportunities to explore a fire truck at the library this summer! First up, head to the Dalton branch next Wednesday evening. As a bonus, there's even a special campfire storytime too. 🔥 Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue

See you at the Omemee Kawartha Lakes Public Library branch tomorrow!

🚒🔥 Not one, not two, but THREE chances to check out a fire truck this week. Programs are happening at the Oakwood, Kinmount and Lindsay branches, thanks to Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue.