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During an emergency, it may be helpful to keep the following items in mind:

  • Tune to a local radio station and listen for information and instructions from emergency officials. Do as emergency officials advise and stay away from the disaster scene. Be prepared to relocate if advised to do so and follow all instructions carefully. The main local radio stations serving Lambton County are: 1070 AM CHOK / 103.9 FM CHOK; 99.9 FOX FM; K106.3 FM.
  • Visit a news media or municipal website, or follow their official social media feeds, for information and instructions.
  • Do not call 9-1-1 looking for information about an emergency. Only call 9-1-1 to report an emergency or if you or someone else needs police, fire or medical assistance. If you are looking for information following or during a major emergency, 211 Ontario will be activated by County or municipal officials to handle information calls from residents. Simply dial 2-1-1 to connect to a call-taker.
  • Do not use your telephone (either land-line or cellular) unless it is absolutely necessary (i.e. you are calling for assistance or checking on the welfare of someone who might be in trouble). Telephone usage often soars during disasters, but telephone systems are not designed to allow every customer to use their phones at once. If telephone networks are overwhelmed, people in need of assistance might not be able to reach 9-1-1, and emergency responders might not be able to communicate with one another.
  • Keep your 72 Hour Emergency Supplies Kit handy when you have to take shelter (i.e. during a Tornado Warning).
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