Strengthening Community Readiness – Preparing together before the next emergency

Why Now?

Communities are facing more frequent disruptions—from extreme weather and disasters to public health, power outages, and supply chain challenges. Global tensions add to these pressures, increasing the need for preparedness. Everyone has a role in building a strong, prepared community. Building readiness now gives residents the knowledge, tools, and networks to respond effectively, strengthens neighbourhood connections and volunteer capacity, and supports faster recovery.

Examples of emergencies include —but are not limited to:

Natural hazards: severe weather events, earthquakes, floods, landslides, wildfires, extreme heat or cold
Infrastructure or service disruptions: extended power or communication outages, failure or sabotage of critical infrastructure
Public health emergencies: pandemics or disease outbreaks
Other unexpected events: hazardous material spills, transportation accidents, or other incidents that disrupt daily life and community services.

About the Community Readiness PEC Initiative

ReadyPEC encourages residents to be prepared at home and look out for their neighbours—reducing pressure on emergency responders.

This community-led initiative has been formed by local residents to help individuals, households, neighbourhoods, and the broader community prepare for emergencies. ReadyPEC provides educational resources, practical tools and guidance, fosters a culture of preparedness, and builds local capacity through volunteer engagement.

Learn more about Ready PEC

News & Events

Information Exchange About Community Readiness for Emergencies – April 22

On April 22, community organizations and local leaders gathered for a focused conversation on emergency preparedness in the face of disruptions.

Emergency Preparedness Event in Picton – May 3

On May 3, residents heard from local experts and received practical tips to better understand risks and take simple steps to prepare their households.