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Emergencies and disasters can happen anytime and anywhere, sometimes with minimal warning. As a result, utilities might not work, roads may be closed and essential supplies unavailable for days. Everyone has a vital role in emergency preparedness and are encouraged to take some action so that they are better equipped to protect themselves and their families during emergencies at home and at work.
Being prepared means having the knowledge, plans, and tools to cope in an emergency. Are you prepared?
Learn learn how to prepare for severe weather, including flooding, blizzards and thunderstorms through this fun, interactive game! Developed as a partnership between Niagara West Emergency Management and Sheridan College.
3 Key Steps to Emergency Preparedness
Taking these 3 steps to be prepared now can help to make these types of situations less stressful for you and your family.
Learning about the hazards and risks specific to Lincoln and the Niagara Region will help you better understand the types of emergencies you may face and how to prepare for different situations.
Build a personal safety plan designed specifically to fit the needs of your family. It will help you and your family know what to do before, during and after an emergency event.
Take a few moments to complete a plan online at GetPrepared.ca.
In an emergency you may be asked to evacuate your home or you may be restricted to your home for an extended period of time.
In these circumstances, you will need an emergency preparedness kit with adequate supplies to keep you and your family self-sufficient for at least 72 hours.
During and following any emergency, it's important to monitor radio, television and online media for up-to-date information and instructions from local authorities.
Follow the Township of West Lincoln on social media and subscribe to digital newsletters for real-time news and information.
Additional sources for information are also available to stay informed.
Receiving information during an emergency is crucial. Electricity may not be available, and you may not be able to access the internet or other services. Therefore, it is important to have a battery-operated AM/FM radio available in your emergency kit.
Local radio stations include:
Local television stations include:
Niagara West Emergency Management
The Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) requires that every municipality develops and implements an emergency management program. The municipalities of West Lincoln, Lincoln, Pelham and Wainfleet, in recognition of their close proximity and desire to work collaboratively to prepare for and respond to emergencies, have established one amalgamated Emergency Management Program and Emergency Plan for Niagara West.
The Niagara West Emergency Response Plan is an operational guideline for managing an appropriate response to any emergency situation that occurs within, or causes an impact within, its municipal boundaries. It outlines how the Township and its emergency response agencies will coordinate themselves to respond to, and help the Township recover from, a large scale emergency. It outlines roles, responsibilities, procedures and guidelines that will be followed to protect the health, safety, and well-being of West Lincoln residents, local businesses and visitors.
This Plan has been designed to be flexible and adaptable to any emergency or crisis situation that may affect West Lincoln and meets the requirements for a municipal emergency response plan in accordance with provincial legislation.
Emergencies are defined as situations or impending situations caused by forces of nature, accident or an intentional act that constitutes a danger of major proportions to life and property. They affect public safety, meaning the health, welfare and property, as well as the environment and economic health. In collaboration with key officials, agencies, and other stakeholders, the Township of West Lincoln is prepared to respond to any situation quickly.
Niagara 72-Hour Emergency Preparedness Guide
The first 72 hours are the most critical in any emergency situation. Are you prepared to cope on your own for the first 72 hours of an emergency while rescue workers help those in urgent need? By taking precautions, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies.
The Niagara 72-Hour Emergency Preparedness Guide was developed to help you, your family, friends, and neighbours be prepared in the event of an emergency. Click on the button below to download the guide.
If you prefer to have a physical copy of the Preparedness Guide, they are available at our Fire Headquarters. Please visit us at 344 Canborough Street, in Smithville, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, to get yours.
Contact Us
Township of West Lincoln
318 Canborough St.
Box 400
Smithville, ON L0R 2A0
Phone: 905-957-3346
Fax: 905-957-3219
