Fire Department

If this is an emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately.

The North Algona Wilberforce Fire Department is a volunteer department that provides fire protection and prevention services to our residents and visitors.

Emergency Plans

If this is an emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Be Prepared

In North Algona Wilberforce Township, keeping residents safe is a definite priority. Always being prepared and taking appropriate steps ahead of time can help you and your family deal better when an emergency hits in your area! An organized emergency plan for your family and household, as well as maintaining essential supplies on hand, is one of the first important steps to take.

Emergencies often strike rather quickly without enough time to allow you to choose a shelter or to pack an Emergency Kit. That’s why it always helps to prepare a list of what to do and what to have on hand when an emergency occurs.

Emergency Plan

3 Day Emergency Kit

When an emergency occurs, you could be anywhere but it is most likely that you will be either at home, at work or in your car. Having specific supplies available on-hand can help you endure an emergency by making you self-sufficient for 3 days or even longer!!

Creating A Kit

In an emergency, you will need some basic supplies. You may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. Make sure your kit is easy to carry and everyone in the household knows where it is.

2023 Emergency Preparedness Week May 7 – 13

Be prepared in an emergency.

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May 10

Canada Alert testing 

OAKVILLE, ON, May 9, 2023 /CNW/ – A test of Alert Ready, Canada’s National Public Alerting System, will take place on May 10, 2023, across most provinces and territories. Canadians in participating provinces and territories will receive one test message from their respective provincial or territorial emergency management organization over television, radio, and compatible wireless devices at the times indicated below.

Emergency Preparedness For Children

Helping kids prepare for emergencies

• Teach them about natural hazards like earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, ice storms, and blizzards –and what to do when they occur.
• Make a family emergency plan, and preparing an emergency kit together.
• Teach your kids what to do in case of a fire.
  Make sure your kids know what to do at school if an emergency happens.

Helping kids cope

• Children, in particular, can feel the stress deeply — and may react in different ways.
• The key to helping your children cope is simply by being there and making them feel safe.
• Take their fears seriously and tell them that it’s okay to be scared.
• Explain the events as best you can and acknowledge what’s frightening about what happened.
• Tell your kids what you think and feel. Doing so helps them feel less alone if they know that their feelings are similar to yours.
• Maintain familiar routines, like mealtimes and regular bedtime hours.
• While parents can play a huge role in helping children deal with anxiety, it may be helpful to talk to a professional such as a psychologist or social worker, who can help children understand and cope with their emotions.

Pets and Service Animals

Preparing For Emergencies

The following steps will help keep pets safe.

Identify your pet. If you become separated from your pet during an emergency, their identification may be the only way to find them. Make sure each animal wears a collar and identification tag at all times.