PreparedON (@PreparedON) / X

PreparedON

3,829 posts

PreparedON

@PreparedON

Official account of the Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response. Not monitored 24/7. Terms of use: ontario.ca/SocialTerms FR: @ONprepare

Ontario, Canada

Joined August 2010

Pinned
PreparedON
@PreparedON
19h
Wildland fire smoke causes poor air quality and reduced visibility. Stay informed: - Visit firesmoke.ca to view forecasted smoke conditions. - Check the Air Quality Health Index to know the risk in your area: airqualityontario.com/aqhi/ Protect yourself. #ProtectOntario
PreparedON reposted
City of Toronto 🇨🇦
@cityoftoronto
14h
The heat warning has been extended for Toronto. Stay inside, if you can. Check on family, friends and neighbours. If you know someone without A/C, invite them into your place if you have a cool space. Take care of each other. For more tips on how to beat the heat, visit
PreparedON reposted
Environment Ontario
@ONenvironment
19h
Ontario has introduced a new colour coded system for Air Quality alerts 🟡 Yellow Alert = consider reducing outdoor activities. 🟠 Orange Alert = reduce or cancel outdoor activities, especially if you are at risk Sign up for free air quality alerts: airqualityontario.com/alerts/signup.…
PreparedON reposted
St.John Ambulance ON
@SJAOntario
15h
Wildland fire smoke from NW Ontario causing poor AQ & reduced visibility. 🔥⛑️ Check AQHI at airqualityontario.com/aqhi for local risk. Limit outdoor time; seek help if unwell. Visit SJA.ca for 1st aid tips.
00:00
PreparedON reposted
Ontario Forest Fires
@ONforestfires
16h
We are currently responding to 183 active wildland fires, most of which are in the Northwest Region. We are continuing to extreme hazard levels, and increased fire activity following recent lighting events, mainly in the Northwest Region. (...more in the comments below ↓)
PreparedON reposted
Ontario Forest Fires
@ONforestfires
Jul 14
Due to high to extreme forest fire hazard conditions, a Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) will be in effect for the Northwest Region and parts of the Northeast Region as of Wednesday, July 15 at 12:01 a.m. local time. No open-air burning is permitted within the boundaries of an RFZ.
PreparedON reposted
City of Mississauga
@citymississauga
19h
Air quality alert in Mississauga! Wildfire smoke from northern Ontario is impacting our air quality today, causing hazy skies and reduced visibility. As smoke levels rise, so do health risks. Protect yourself: - Limit time outdoors - Keep windows & doors closed - Reschedule
PreparedON reposted
OPP North West Region
@OPP_NWR
23h
UPDATE (July 15, 5:25 a.m. EDT): NWR OPP continues to monitor the ongoing wildfires in the region alongside the Ministry of Natural Resources and other partner agencies. Updates will continue to be shared on NWR OPP social media pages as new information becomes available. We
OPP North West Region
@OPP_NWR
Jul 15
UPDATE (July 14, 10:15 p.m. EDT): NWR OPP is continuing to assist the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) in several northwestern communities as wildfires continue to threaten the following areas: 🔴 Armstrong* 🔴 Collins First Nation* 🔴 Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation* (Lac La
PreparedON reposted
Halton Region
@RegionofHalton
20h
An Orange Air Quality Warning is currently in effect for #HaltonON due to extreme wildfire smoke. Visit the Today’s Air Quality page or call 311 for more information on the Air Quality Health Index: ow.ly/2Ugy50P1rn2
PreparedON reposted
Region of Waterloo Public Health
@ROWPublicHealth
19h
Environment Canada has issued an Air Quality Warning for Waterloo Region due to wildfire smoke. Poor air quality is expected, conditions may improve by Friday, July 17. Protect yourself when the air quality is poor with these tips: regionofwaterloo.ca/AirQuality
PreparedON reposted
Oakville Fire Dept
@oakvillefire
Jul 14
It's going to be hot!☀️ Stay safe by following these simple tips: 🚗 Never leave children or pets in an unattended vehicle. 🧓 Check in on older adults, neighbours & anyone who may need assistance. 💧 Drink plenty of water. 🥵 Watch for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
PreparedON reposted
OPP North West Region
@OPP_NWR
Jul 14
EVACUATION UPDATE (5:30 a.m. EDT): NWR OPP continues to advise the public of mandatory evacuation orders in the following areas due to ongoing forest fires: 🔴 Armstrong 🔴 Collins First Nation 🔴 Cushing Lake 🔴 Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation and nearby communities 🔴
PreparedON
@PreparedON
Jul 14
Knowledge, training and preparedness are the foundation of effective emergency management. As a leader in the field, Niagara College brings valuable expertise, helping to strengthen and grow our network of Ontario Corps volunteers. 🔗news.ontario.ca/en/release/100…
PreparedON
@PreparedON
Jul 14
#BePrepared for hotter weather when enjoying the outdoors this summer! - Stay hydrated 🥤 - Eat water-rich foods like watermelon🍉 and cucumbers🥒 - Limit or avoid alcohol, sugary and caffeinated drinks as they can contribute to dehydration 🔗: ontario.ca/ExtremeHeat