Emergencies happen. Stay informed.
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May 3 marks the
beginning of Emergency Preparedness Week
The global COVID-19 pandemic has proven that emergencies can happen
anywhere and at any time. Prevention and preparation are essential. Today marks
the beginning of Emergency Preparedness Week, and the City of Vaughan continues
to implement measures to support and protect citizens.
On
March 17, Vaughan became the first city in Ontario to declare a state of
emergency in response to COVID-19. The City continues to work closely with all
levels of government to find ways to support the community and deliver
up-to-date and accurate information about the pandemic and the resources
available to residents and businesses.
There
are many places citizens can visit for current information about what is
happening, what steps should be taken to protect themselves and how to access the
resources they need.
eNewsletters
To
receive the most recent updates and news as they happen, sign up for the City
Update eNewsletter at vaughan.ca/CityUpdate.
There
are many other eNewsletters citizens can subscribe to from Members of Council as well as Economic
and Cultural Development and Recreation Services. Vaughan Public Libraries also
has an eNewsletter with information about
programs, services, announcements, staff picks and more.
Social
media
The
City has various social media accounts residents can follow to stay informed
during an emergency, including the official corporate channels on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. For
a complete list of social media channels from the City, Vaughan Fire and Rescue
Service, Vaughan Public Libraries, Recreation Services and Vaughan Animal
Services, visit vaughan.ca/SocialMedia.
Websites
To learn more about the City’s emergency plan, visit vaughan.ca/EmergencyPlanning. The City’s COVID-19-related updates are available at vaughan.ca/COVID19 as well as in the newsroom section.
York
Region provides a multitude of online resources available for
members of the public, including information from Public Health officials,
self-assessment guidelines, physical distancing protocols and more. Explore
their COVID-19 materials at york.ca/COVID19.
The
Ontario government has announced enhanced measures on how public information is
provided about the COVID-19 outbreak. As the situation evolves, the Province
has launched a new
dedicated webpage with online resources and a data summary from
Public Health Ontario.
Phone
Those
who feel unwell and believe they have symptoms related to COVID-19 should
contact York Region Public Health or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000.
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