There are many resources to help you prepare, respond and cope with emergency situations in Toronto:
- 911
- Call 911 for police, fire or medical emergencies. Downed powerlines can also be reported to 911, but only if you’re unable to contact Toronto Hydro.
- 311
- 24/7 information on non-emergency city services, including trees and warming centres.
- Electrical Safety Authority
- Information about electrical safety.
- Emergency Management Ontario
- Province-wide updates about emergencies or disasters in your region.
- Public Safety Canada
- Information and resources about safety and emergency preparedness.
- Environment Canada
- Weather forecasts and alerts.
- Canadian Red Cross
- Offers assistance to communities affected by emergencies.
- St. John Ambulance
- Emergency care through first aid and medical transportation.
- Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
- Information on reoccupying your home after a prolonged winter outage.
- Insurance Bureau of Canada
- Types of insurance policies and what they cover.