April showers bring May flowers, but they can also bring floods.

Check to see if your area is under flood watch, warning, or has a shoreline or watershed condition statement: ontario.ca/Floods

Nominations for the 2024/2025 Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award (EMESA) are now open!

If you know an emergency management professional, group &/or youth under 30 who has achieved excellence in the field, nominate them today. Visit ontario.ca/EMESA for details!

Make sure your entire household is prepared! Pets should have their own emergency kits & be included in your emergency plans.

Learn more: ontario.ca/SafetyForAll

#NationalPetDay #BePrepared

Ontario has released the first annual report on the Provincial Emergency Management Strategy and Action Plan. In collaboration with our municipal and Indigenous partners, we are taking action to ensure the province is safe, practiced and prepared.

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During the total solar eclipse this afternoon, temporary darkness will sweep across many cities and towns in Canada.

Today, a #TotalSolarEclipse will be visible in parts of Ontario between 2:00-4:30 p.m.

Take precaution and avoid looking at the sun unless you are wearing glasses that meet the ISO 12312-2 standard. Observing the eclipse without this protective eyewear is harmful to your vision.

A total solar eclipse is happening on Monday, April 8, 2024

Don’t forget to plan ahead.

If you’re travelling to southern Ontario to see it, prepare for longer travel times and consider arriving early or extending your stay to avoid traffic.

#SolarEclipse

On April 8, Ontarians will have the rare opportunity to view a partial or total #SolarEclipse between 2:00-4:30 p.m. depending on your location.

It is safe to view the eclipse using protective glasses that comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard, or via a LiveStream.

⚠ Important safety reminders for the solar eclipse on April 8. ⚠

While the eclipse will be temporary and short, it is important that anyone working outdoors during this time be aware of the risks and take precautions to minimize the risk of injury.

If you plan to view the #TotalSolarEclipse in Ontario on Monday, April 8, make sure to do it safely.

Glasses with specialized filters adhering to the ISO 12312-2 international standard can be worn to prevent eye damage. Do not look at the sun without this proper eye protection.

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will sweep across Canada, the US, and Mexico, bringing a magical moment as the moon covers the sun. St. John Ambulance Ontario prioritizes safety for all. Check out our safety tips to enjoy this historic event securely. #SolarEclipse2024

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will happen over parts of Canada. Remember Bonnie Tyler's “Total Eclipse of the Heart”? This time, turn around and put on those eclipse glasses for a safe and mesmerizing show!

More info: asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/astronomy/…

📷: CSA

Ontario’s official 2024 wildland fire season kicks off April 1 and runs until the end of October.
We are ready to fight wildland fires, protect communities and maintain public safety.
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#DYK Flood coverage is not automatically included in home insurance policies. Contact your insurance provider to check your home’s flood coverage.

Learn more: ontario.ca/floods

Prepare your basement for flood season:

Lift appliances off the ground with blocks above potential water levels

Make sure drains are unobstructed

Check regularly for signs of flooding

Consider installing a water-sensing alarm system

Learn more: ontario.ca/floods

Mark your calendars!

On April 8, some parts of Ontario will experience a #TotalSolarEclipse between 2:00-4:30 p.m., lasting up to 3 minutes depending on your location.

It is not safe to look at the sun without proper and undamaged eye protection during the eclipse.

We are shining a spotlight on the work our emergency management professionals are doing to keep Ontario safe, practiced and prepared! Now's your chance to nominate an individual or group for the 2024/2025 Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award. Info: Ontario.ca/EMESA

⚠️On April 8, 2024, a solar eclipse will be visible in Ontario.

Learn more about how to stay safe during the eclipse if you’re working outdoors: ontario.ca/page/working-o…

Ontario Ministry of Health

Flash floods can happen suddenly, often due to heavy rain or fast melting snow, & can quickly become dangerous. Knowing about flood risks & how to prepare for them is key to keeping safe & minimizing property damage.

Learn more: ontario.ca/floods

📢 A look at the updated alerts in effect.

❄️ Snowfall warning in effect for the majority of Lake Ontario coast.
❄️ A Winter Weather Travel Advisory in effect for southern Ontario and northeastern Ontario.

Updated alerts 👉 ow.ly/KErT50QZzU3

#ONstorm #ONwx