In the event of an emergency situation affecting Vaughan, it may be necessary for residents to evacuate from an area for their safety.

Extreme heat can be dangerous for everyone, especially outdoor workers, the elderly, some people with disabilities and children, particularly infants.

In Vaughan, flash flooding of roads, catch basins, stormwater systems and some rivers can occur because of heavy rainfall over a short period of time. Flood-contaminated water can carry diseases

Forest fires can be very dangerous to people and properties. Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and local fire departments respond to hundreds of forest fires every year.

Hazardous materials are chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive agents that pose risk to life, health and the environment if they are released.