Emergency Management Plan
In the event of an emergency, the Town of Tillsonburg's Emergency Management Plan (By-law 2022-083) guides the municipality's response.
The Plan meets the requirements of the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. In the event of a large incident, the mayor may activate the municipal Emergency Operations Centre. Additional resources from the County of Oxford and the Province of Ontario may also be dispatched.
During any kind of community emergency, the Town's website and social media pages will be updated to provide current information.
Prepare Your Family for an Emergency
Emergencies can happen at any place at any time. You may be stranded in your vehicle or confined to your home or workplace. You may not have basic services like water, gas, electricity or a working telephone.
Being prepared for an emergency includes making an emergency survival kit that contains the basic items you need for at least three days (72 hours).
The following items should be included in your basic emergency kit and packed in an easy to carry bag/tote:
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Blankets or sleeping bag
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Bottled water (2 litres per person per day)
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Candles and matches/lighter
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Clothing and footwear
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Extra car keys and cash
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First-aid kit
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Flashlight and batteries
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Important papers (identification)
- Manual can opener
- Medication
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Non-perishable food (ready-to-eat items that do not require refrigeration)
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Radio and batteries or crank radio
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Spare batteries (for radio and flashlight)
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Telephone that can work during a power disruption
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Toilet paper and other personal items
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Whistle (to attract attention, if needed)
It is very important to customize your emergency survival kit to ensure that everyone in your family has all the essentials to be comfortable. This includes anyone with special needs, babies and toddlers, seniors and pets.
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Axe or hatchet
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Blanket
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Booster cables
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Cloth or roll of paper towels
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Compass
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Extra clothing and footwear
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Fire extinguisher
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First-aid kit with seatbelt cutter
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Flashlight and batteries
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Ice scraper and brush
- Matches and a “survival” candle in a deep can (to warm hands, heat a drink or use as an emergency light)
- Methyl hydrate (for fuel line and windshield de-icing)
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Non-perishable food and water
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Road maps
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Sand, salt or kitty litter for traction
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Shovel
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Small tool kit
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Tow chain or rope
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Traction mats
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Warning light or road flares
- Carrier or cage big enough for the pet to stand, stretch and turn around and room for food and water
- Proof of vaccinations
- Plastic bags
- A five day supply of food and water
- Any necessary medications
- Any special dietary needs
- Bowls for food and water
- Cat litter pan and supplies
- Collar and leash
Types of Emergencies
Emergencies most likely to occur within the County of Oxford include:
- tornadoes
- floods
- blizzards
- transportation accidents involving hazardous materials
- toxic or flammable gas leaks
- power black outs
- severe damage to buildings or infrastructure
- uncontrollable fires or explosions
- interruption to essential services and supplies
