Emergency evacuation
In the event of a large-scale emergency, such as major fire, nuclear or chemical release, it may be necessary to evacuate people from their homes, schools or businesses. These evacuations may last only a few hours or they may last several days.
If you are required to evacuate
Follow these guidelines to assist you in the process.
When to evactuate
Do not evacuate unless instructed to do so by emergency response officials. Unnecessary traffic could hamper emergency operations and exposure to toxic smoke from a fire or exposure to chemicals could put you and your family at risk.
Where to go
Listen carefully to evacuation instructions as they will be broadcast on the radio and available online. Follow them exactly. Be prepared to take the most direct route or follow an emergency detour route to a major highway and travel away from the area in a safe direction.
Extra supplies for evacuation
- Clothes, shoes
- Sleeping bags or blankets
- Personal items, medication
- Playing cards, travel games, other activities for children
For additional information:
Alert Ready
Alert Ready in Ontario is part of Canada’s emergency alerting system to deliver critical and potentially life-saving emergency alert messages to Canadians. Emergency alerts are distributed on radio, TV and compatible wireless devices to help ensure that Ontarians have the critical information they need in emergencies to take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families.
More information can be found at: www.alertready.ca
Municipality of Kincardine residents
Residents living in the Municipality of Kincardine are encouraged to sign up for Kincardine Alert the official emergency notification system for the municipality.
Once residents are signed up, they will receive alerts targeted to their geographic area.
Learn more and sign up online: www.kincardine.ca/EP
Turn your radio on
During any emergency situation, authorities will immediately contact all local radio stations. To receive information, residents should turn on radios and tune in to:
AM RADIO
AM560
AM920
FM RADIO
FM90.9
FM91.3
FM92.3
FM93.7
FM94.5
FM95.5
FM97.9
FM99.3
FM99.7
FM101.7
FM104.9
FM106.5
DO NOT turn your radio off until the official ‘all clear’ has been issued.
Social media
Follow your local municipality’s social media channels for emergency updates as well. The Municipality of Kincardine can be found here:
Facebook: municipalityofkincardine
X (formerly Twitter): kincardine_ON