@CityofOrillia the Ontario Provincial Police and #orilliafire are working together to keep our roadways safe. Do your part and stay home, avoid non essential travel. ^JD

🧑‍🍳 Food Safety During a Power Outage 🧑‍🍳 🔗 For more great tips visit Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit at buff.ly/TVIEVLJ

Ramara Fire has attended multiple calls relating to carbon monoxide in peoples homes. Ramara Fire & Ramara Emergency Management urge residents to follow the below safety tip when using a portable generator. For more information visit: buff.ly/OKeqMM4

Attention residents on or near the Black River and Lake St. John April 4th, 2025 Update The Black River has started to top the dam at Lake St. John and is now flowing in reverse into Lake St. John. The lake will continue to fill until the water levels in the Black River receded

Thank you Orillia Fire Dispatch! Thank you for being a calm voice to so many people within Orillia, Ramara, Oro-Medonte & Severn throughout the ice storm. These amazing dispatchers answered hundreds of calls and ensured the correct services were dispatched to each location

🔥 Open Air Burning Bylaw Reminders 🔥 Please remember to follow the Opening Air Burning Bylaw when having a fire. ❗ If the smoke from your fire is negatively impacting your neighbours you will be asked to extinguish your fire.❗ 🔗 For more info: buff.ly/VSXc4Yd

📞🔥 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 🔥📞 This week, we proudly recognize the incredible Orillia Fire dispatchers who are the calm voices behind the chaos. Thank you for being the steady hand and calm during some of the most critical moments in people’s lives.

🚨 Today is #FirstResponderDay 🚨 To the firefighters, paramedics, and police officers — thank you for running toward danger when others can't.

📢 It’s Emergency Preparedness Week 📢 Are you ready for anything? This week is all about helping you and your loved ones prepare for the unexpected — from storms to power outages and beyond. Let’s get prepared, together. 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/QivNHrQ #EPWeek2025

May 4th - International Firefighters Day! 🚒 Thank you to all our Ramara Firefighters! Your dedication to our community does not go unnoticed. Thank you for all you do to keep our community safe!

📢 Emergency Preparedness Week Day 2 – Make a Plan 📢 📝 Do you have an emergency plan? When disaster strikes, every second counts. Create a household emergency plan today so everyone knows what to do and where to go. 📍 Don’t forget to include pets and out-of-town contacts!

📢 Emergency Preparedness Week Day 3 – Build an Emergency Kit 📢 Is your emergency kit ready? A 72-hour emergency kit can be a lifesaver. Include water, non-perishable food, flashlights, chargers, medications, and important documents. For more info visit: buff.ly/IN7H3Fi

Emergency Preparedness Week Day 4 - Know the Risk! ⚠️ What risks affect you most? Floods? Ice Storms? Power Outages? 🗺️ Know what to expect and how to respond. Find out more at: buff.ly/qR3dpoX #KnowTheRisks #EPWeek2025 #DisasterPrep

📢 Emergency Preparedness Week Day 5 - Test Your Smoke & CO Alarms 📢 🔥 Beep beep! Time to test your alarms! 🔥 Working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors can save lives. 🚨 Check batteries and test your alarms this week — and every month! #EPWeek 2025

📢 Emergency Preparedness Week Day 6 – Get Informed Alerts 📢 📲 Sign up for Alertable to stay aware, plan and save time. Stay informed on emergency alerts, road closures, and day-today community notices. 🔗 Sign up at buff.ly/ItafJ98

📢 Emergency Preparedness Week Day 7 - Emergency Phone Numbers 📢 When an emergency strikes, knowing who to call can make all the difference! ✅ Keep a printed list of important phone numbers Take a few minutes this week to make sure your list is up to date.

The fire danger rating has moved to MODERATE. For more information visit buff.ly/zm4qks6

🔥 May Long Weekend Burning Reminders 🔥 Before you light that fire, make sure you follow the Ramara Township Open Air Burning Bylaw. To report a burning complaint please call 705-484-5374 ext 253. Let’s stay safe and enjoy the long weekend responsibly! 🌲🔥

🔥 It's Fire Safety Friday! 🔥 Have you tested your smoke alarms yet this month? A smoke alarm can save your life — but only if it works. ✅ Press the test button. ✅ Hear the beep? You're good! ❌ No sound? Change the batteries or replace the alarm. 🔁 Do this once a month

🔥 Fire Safety Friday 🔥 Planning a road trip in your camper or RV? Don’t forget to pack fire safety into your plans! Your RV/camper is your home away from home—protect it like one. 🔥🛻 Travel smart, travel safe! 🛻🔥 #RVFireSafety #TravelSafe #FirePrevention #RamaraFire