104 years ago Poland 🇵🇱 regained its independence and returned to the maps of the world after 123 years of partitions. 🌍 Today, we honor all those who contributed to regaining our country’s freedom and rebuilding Poland’s 🇵🇱 identity. #IndependenceDay #ŚwiętoNiepodległości

Today, there will be a routine test of the Alert Ready emergency alerting system. The test message will be distributed over TV, radio and compatible wireless devices, and will occur at 12:55 PM EST. Please visit alertready.ca for more information.

The Emergency Management Ontario public education team was on site Ontario Disaster & Emergency Management Conference this week to share knowledge and training opportunities with our disaster and emergency management partners. Thank you to everyone that stopped by to chat and learn! #DEMCON

Advance notice of a major storm system heading our way. Have a vehicle emergency kit or change travel plans if the forecast confirms impacts. #BeWeatherAware

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It’s Emergency Preparedness Week! Watch minister Prabmeet Sarkaria’s message on creating a safe, practiced and prepared Ontario. #EPWeek2023 #PreparedON

Avert's Haley Nagasaki met with Prabmeet Sarkaria and deputy minister Bernie Derible at the Ontairo Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) today. Keep an eye out coverage on the new provincial emergency management strategy and action plan #PEOC #EMO #EMGtwitter

Grateful for the opportunity to share my story and amplify the great work of this incredible team I am so honoured to be a part of. Thank you!

October is Cyber Security Month. To prepare Ontario for the evolving risks related to cyber security, the province created the Cyber Security Centre of Excellence. Visit: ontario.ca/page/cyber-sec…

Minister Mulroney joined the discussion at #DEMCON2023! “There is nothing more important, no higher duty, than the safety and wellbeing of our families and loved ones.” Learn about our plan to keep Ontario safe, practiced and prepared for emergencies: ontario.ca/SafeAndPrepared

An amazing day with our EMO team at #DEMCON2023! Wonderful conversations with so many passionate professionals in emergency management!

Amazing day at #DEMCON2023! A chance to see some old friends, make new connections, and talk about #MentalHealth and the value of peer support for PSP! Happy to share about the great work of groups like Boots On The Ground!!

EMO joined Sharon Bak from Boots On The Ground & Noheir Elgendy from Al-Qazzaz Foundation for Education and Development/University of Toronto to discuss mental health at all stages of #EmergencyManagement for practitioners and individuals. Thank you Ontario Disaster & Emergency Management Conference for hosting this important discussion. #DEMCON2023

Invigorating couple of days at #DEMCON with #EMO - feeling inspired by the passion shared within this community of practice and collective commitment to safer and more resilient communities. #EmergencyManagement #SafePracticedPrepared

Our government is making the province stronger and more resilient by helping communities prepare for emergencies.   We are investing $5 million to ensure communities have the resources and equipment they need to prepare for natural disasters and emergencies.

The Community Emergency Preparedness Grant will help eligible Ontario communities and organizations get the supplies, equipment, training and services they need before, during and after emergencies. Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/100… #PreparedON

Applications are officially open! From now until April 15, you can apply to become an Ontario #FireRanger for the upcoming 2024 fire season. Apply today at Ontario.ca/fireranger

Are you an NGO with an emergency preparedness mandate or a local services board? The Community Emergency Preparedness Grant can help fund your next project! Apply by November 30: ontario.ca/page/available… #PreparedON

“We stand shoulder to shoulder with our partners, ready to protect all the communities of Ontario.” Last week, Minister Jill Dunlop spoke at the County of Simcoe Emergency Response Conference on the province’s commitment to helping communities stay safe, practiced and prepared.

Meet our Regional Field Services team! Field Officers play a vital role in keeping Ontario safe, practiced and prepared for emergencies. They work directly with communities on the ground across the province, to prepare and #ProtectOntario when emergencies happen.