Be Prepared

Category: Be Prepared

Solar + Battery Backup: Keeping Essential Power During an Outage

A solar and battery backup system can help your home stay safer and more resilient during extended power outages. Rebates may be available.

Pet Safety in Emergencies

Pets are part of our families, and in an emergency they can be just as vulnerable as we are. Taking a few simple steps now can help ensure they stay safe, calm, and cared for when it matters most.

The issue of prescription refills

In Ontario, having extra prescription medication on hand for emergencies can be a real challenge—especially for people managing chronic conditions or supporting older adults.

Small Steps for Food Readiness in Uncertain Times

Learn where food supply may be tighter in Canada—and practical, everyday ways to be prepared.

Prepare for power outages

Power outages can happen at any time. Taking simple steps to prepare now can make a big difference later.

Quiz: Are you prepared in times of emergency?

Emergencies can happen at any time. Want to see how prepared you are? Take the Canadian Red Cross emergency preparedness quiz.

Emergency communications when conventional systems fail

In today’s world, we rely heavily on cell phones and the internet to stay connected. But what happens when those systems are disrupted during an emergency?

Business Continuity Planning for Disruptions

Running a business means planning for the unexpected. Avoid downtime by being prepared before disruptions occur.

Using Technology During a Disaster

We rely on technology more and more to keep in touch with our family, friends, and colleagues with a click of a button. But what happens in the event of a major emergency?

What Community Readiness Looks Like

Community readiness is residents, organizations, and businesses working together to share information, build skills, and support one another during disruptions, while preparing households to be self-sufficient for at least four days.

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News & Events

ReadyPEC First Aid, CPR & Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults

Would you know what to do if someone collapsed, stopped breathing, or had a medical emergency? ReadyPEC will be offering practical, hands-on training in First Aid, CPR, and AED (automated external defibrillator) use for adults aged 60+.

Stay cool and stay safe

Extreme heat is one of the deadliest climate risks in Canada. 916 heat-related deaths were recorded nationally between 1981 and 2022, with most occurring since 2016.