Emergency Preparedness
Our Emergency Preparedness Officer is Wayne Chaput. If there are any questions regarding emergency planning, please feel free to contact Wayne at 705 744-5611 or by e-mail at wayne.chaput@mattawa.ca.
The Town of Mattawa developed a comprehensive Community Emergency Plan, which was put into action in the summer of 2006 when Mattawa was hit by a severe storm with extreme high winds, forcing the Mayor to declare an emergency as the Town found itself without power for the better part of a week. The Emergency Plan provided the framework for the implementation of an organized and structured response to the emergency that was very successful in controlling and reducing the stress on our residents.
With the lessons learned from the event of 2006 we aspire to provide appropriate and valuable response to emergencies if and when they may occur. It is hoped of course that we would never again have to declare an emergency, but we do have a tested Community Emergency Plan and an Emergency Preparedness Officer who is dedicated to maintaining regular excercises with municipal staff and updating our plan so as to ensure we are prepared.
Below are some very useful documents on Emergency Preparedness that you can benefit from if ever you need it.
Community Emergency Plan – PDF
Children and Emergencies – Fact Sheet – PDF
Emergency Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities and Special Needs – PDF
Emergency Survival Checklist – PDF
Emergency Survival Kit – Fact Sheet – PDF
Pets and Emergencies – Fact Sheet – PDF
Seniors and Emergencies – PDF
Tips for Dealing with High Winds and Severe Rainfall – Fact Sheet – PDF
Ontario Seniors – How To Plan For An Emergency – PDF
Emergency Preparedness Guide – PDF
2022 Emergency Preparedness Week
From May 1st to May 7th is the 2022 Emergency Preparedness Week. The Government of Canada has a website entirely around being prepared in an emergency. On this site you will find links to creating an emergency kit, what to do in the event of an emergency and many other useful tools. We encourage everyone to access the link and begin your journey with your family to becoming prepared for any emergency – Get Prepared Website
Below you can access some tools in assisting to create your emergency kits and some fun activities for the kids to do as well. Just click on the name to download the information.
Emergency Preparedness Pocket Brochure
Pets and Emergencies Tri-Fold Brochure
For the kids:
“Is it an Emergency” Spinner Game
Emergency Survival Kit Card Game
Pets and Emergencies Crossword Puzzle
In all cases of emergencies you should dial 911 to reach:
- Police (OPP)
- Fire Department (Mattawa Fire Department)
- Ambulance (Mattawa General Hospital)