Resources

 

This section lists additional Canadian websites and on-line documents relating to emergency preparedness and planning. 

 

Below you will find external resources to help you plan, all of our videos, and each chapter from the planning resource to download.

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Canadian Websites

Emergency Preparedness for Farm Animals - The Government of Canada

A guide aimed at Canadian farmers explaining the steps that should be taken to ensure farm animals, livestock, and poultry are protected during an emergency.

Emergency Video Series and Fact Sheets - Farm and Food Care

These emergency resource videos and fact sheets provide information for first responders to use when dealing with loose livestock or barn fire situations. The video series takes a look at the basics of handling farm animals in a calm manner, how to deal with loose livestock, tips for responding to accidents involving farm animals, and priorities in dealing with a livestock emergency. The fact sheets contain information for first responders who are dealing with barn fires or motor vehicle accidents involving farm animals.

Weather Reports - Environment Canada, Smog Alerts - Air quality Ontario, Humidex - Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW).

Power Outages - What to do? - Public Safety Canada

You can greatly lessen the impact of a power outage by taking the time to prepare in advance. This involves three basic steps: find out what to do before, during, and after a power outage; make a family emergency plan, so that everyone knows what to do, and where to go in case of an emergency; get an emergency kit, so that you and your family can be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours during a power outage.

 

Humidex-based, heat stress calculator. Enter temperature and percent humidity and the site will generate a humidex value and any work-related cautions.

Poultry Industry Council – General resources

This site contains multiple resources relating to biosecurity measures, emergency preparedness, OAHN reports and euthanasia resources on their website.

Red Alerts - Alert Ready

The province issues a Red Alert via text or email to subscribers to provide recommended immediate actions to protect citizens, their families and others when there is an imminent threat to life, public safety or property.

Reducing the Risk of Fire on Your Farm - Reducing the Impact of Fire - Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Best management practices for fire safety are recommended to go beyond the requirements of applicable Codes and regulations. The measures in this section are not necessarily required by applicable Codes but are recommended for consideration because they are effective. They are precautions that can minimize the damage from fire or describe actions to take in the event of a fire.

The websites listed were active at the time of writing.

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Canadian Documents

After the Emergency - Alberta Emergency Management Agency

Information and tips on what to do and how to recover after an emergency or disaster.

Emergency Management Guide for BC Poultry Producers - BC Ministry of Agriculture

An interactive guide for BC poultry producers to prepare for and mitigate the impact of potential emergencies on farm.

Emergency Preparedness for Farm Animals - Government of Canada

This brochure is intended to address interruptions in normal services due to the consequences of natural hazards and emergencies.

Mass Carcass Disposal Guide for Municipalities - Ontario Livestock and Poultry Council

This guide is to assist municipalities in incorporating emergency carcass disposal provisions into their existing municipal emergency response plans.

 

Severe Storms – What to do? - Public Safety Canada

You can greatly lessen the impact of a severe storm by taking the time to prepare in advance. This involves three basic steps: find out about the risks and the type of storms in your region; make a family emergency plan, so that everyone knows what to do, and where to go in case of an emergency; get an emergency kit, so that you and your family can be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours during a severe storm. 

Your Emergency Preparedness Guide - Public Safety Canada

If an emergency happens in your community, it may take emergency workers some time to reach you. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours.

PIC Emergency Preparedness Videos