Emergency Preparedness
Emergency preparedness is everyone's responsibility. Northumberland County, lower-tier municipalities and residents each have roles to play in preparing for emergencies.
Personal preparedness
All residents should be prepared to be self-sufficient for up to three days in the event of an emergency. Learn how you can prepare for an emergency by building emergency kits and use the tips below to stay safe and be prepared for extreme weather events:
Heat-related illnesses |
Summer is the season of extreme heat weather events. Hot weather can be a risk to health for everyone, but children and seniors are often more vulnerable. Extreme heat can put you at risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Make sure you know the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses. Signs of heat exhaustion
Signs of heat stroke
What to do if someone is suffering from heat exhaustion
What to do if someone is suffering from heat stroke
Protect yourself and prevent heat-related illnesses
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Thunderstorms |
Summer is thunderstorm season. It is important not to underestimate the power of storms, as they can carry the risk of:
Preparing for a storm
During a storm
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This information is also available in our Emergency Preparedness Guide. To request a copy of this guide, please call or email us.
Community preparedness
Northumberland County is also prepared for emergencies. Learn more about our preparedness in our Emergency Management Plan.
What we do
Even in the most prepared communities, emergencies can happen at any time. Northumberland County and our member municipalities are responsible for identifying hazards in our community and creating response plans to help keep residents and visitors safe.
During an emergency, the County assists local municipalities by working with police, fire, paramedics and other emergency responders. If an evacuation is required, we may open an emergency reception or evacuation centre to support residents who had to leave their homes.