Using technology during a disaster

We rely on technology more and more to keep in touch with our family, friends, and colleagues with a click of a button. But what happens in the event of a major emergency? Suddenly these tools can become vital in helping you and your family get in touch and stay informed. So here are some tips on the use of technology in an emergency:

• If possible, use non-voice channels like text messaging, email or social media. These use less bandwidth than voice communications and may work even when phone...

Building an emergency kit

Content provided by: Emergency Management Ontario

Your emergency survival kit should have everything you and your family would need to be safe and take care of yourselves for at least three days immediately following an emergency.

The following list is broken down into the essentials, items you may need to meet your family’s unique needs, and items to have ready in case you have to leave your home.

Essentials

• Food (non-perishable and easy-to-prepare items, enough for 3 days) and a manual can opener

Building your family emergency plan

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In an emergency, your family may not be together, or you may be asked to evacuate your home. Thinking about what you would do in different situations and preparing a plan with every member of your family is the first step to being prepared.

What Your Plan Should Include A Family Communications Plan

During an emergency, it may be easier to reach someone using text messaging or social media or to make a long-distance call than to call someone locally...

Well water sample drop off location in Spencerville

If you own a private well, you know it is important to sample your water regularly. Well water quality may fluctuate seasonally, so the Health Unit recommends testing in the Spring, Summer and Fall. The Township keeps a supply of free water sample kits on hand, but until now, residents would still need to travel to a drop off location in Brockville or Kemptville to have their sample tested.

 

Recent adverse results in the Village of Spencerville mean that more of us are sampling more often....

Technical report and assessment of Spencerville wells now available

Dear Spencerville Resident;

 

Concerns were raised in August this year regarding the water quality in private wells within the Village of Spencerville. Over these past months, the Township has been working closely with the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks and the Leeds Grenville Lanark District Health Unit to determine possible causes for the widespread adverse results.

 

We understand that some residents are concerned about the role that Township activities may have played...