Emergency Planning

The City of Dryden Emergency Plan prepares our community in many ways, including:

• Designating a Community Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC), an Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and an alternate EOC
• Forming a Community Emergency Management Program Committee
• Publishing an approved Community Emergency Plan
• Developing appropriate community emergency response capability
• Developing and implementing public awareness and education programs about public safety and public preparedness for emergencies
• Identifying individuals to act as community emergency information staff

The City's Emergency Plan also requires annual training and exercises for:

• Emergency operations control group
• Employees of the City
• Other people involved in delivering the necessary services and procedures relates to emergency response and recovery activities

An annual review of the community emergency management program is also required according to the Emergency Plan.

Currently, there are five emergency sirens installed throughout the Dryden community. These sirens let residents know of a current or an approaching emergency. Emergency sirens are tested on the third Tuesday of each month at approximately noon.

To help emergency personnel and to ensure your family is safe, become familiar with the following emergency procedures.

Upon hearing the emergency sirens:

1. Turn on local radio station CKDR (FM 92.7) or Q104 (FM 104.5) for instructions.
2. If your area is evacuated, leave your house immediately and proceed to the designated reception area as directed.
3. Persons requiring transportation will be given instructions over the radio.

Do not:

• Panic
• Attempt to locate pets before leaving
• Attempt to travel to school or place of employment to locate family
• Speed or violate traffic rules
• Attempt to drive to the scene of the emergency

If you're being evacuated, don't forget:

• Money
• Identification
• Prescription drugs
• Change of clothing
• Snacks/food
• Blanket
• Personal toiletry items
• Infant formula and other items for a baby, if needed

Each school, institution, factory, office and household is responsible for its own building evacuation plan. Please make a plan and know your procedures. If you have any questions on procedures, contact the Fire Chief/Community Emergency Management Coordinator at 807-223-1178.

 Emergency Preparedness Week is Canada-wide initiative that increases awareness of individual and family preparedness.

The City of Dryden is prepared to act in the case of a community-wide disaster or emergency, but residents need to be ready too.

Do you have a 72-hour emergency kit? Families need to be ready to leave their home or shelter suddenly during a wide-scale emergency. A 72-hour emergency kit should have everything you and your family would need to be safe and take care of yourselves for at least three days (72 hours) immediately following an emergency.

Pack the contents of your kit in an easy-to-carry bag or a case on wheels. You should also store your kit in a place that is easy to reach, making sure that everyone in the household knows where it is. Check and refresh your kit twice a year (when the clocks shift for daylight savings time is an easy way to remember), including checking all expiry dates and replacing food and water with a fresh supply. You should also check batteries and replace them as needed.

Don't forget that your water supply should include what you would drink as well as what you might need for food preparation, hygiene and dishwashing.

Check out our list of important items to add to your 72-hour emergency kit.