MUNICIPALITY OF CLANWILLIAM-ERICKSON
EMERGENCY PLAN INFORMATION
The Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson's Emergency Plan is a plan to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents in the Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson in the event of a major disaster.
If an emergency has occurred, please stay in your home until the extent of the emergency has been determined. Residents will then be given further instructions.
If the nature and/or magnitude of the emergency require warning to the public, the following will be done:
The following radio stations will be broadcasting information to the public:
The following is a checklist of items that you should take with you in the event of an evacuation:
In the case of an emergency do the following before leaving your home:
In an emergency, you will need some basic supplies. The following is a basic emergency kit which can be kept in a backpack, duffle bag or suitcase. Make sure your kit is easy to carry and everyone in the household knows where it is.
BASIC EMERGENCY KIT (sustainable for 72 hours)
What Else Can You Do?
When you take every possible step to care for yourself, you free up essential emergency resources for those in need, like the disabled, sick, injured, or elderly. Families and businesses should prepare to meet their basic needs for at least the first three days following a disaster without outside help. Able businesses and residents should contribute to the recovery efforts, helping the area return to normalcy as swiftly as possible.
To maximize survival and recovery chances in an emergency, plan ahead and assist one another. The community members should initiate this process with an individual or family preparedness plan. Start by displaying emergency numbers, assembling an emergency supplies kit, understanding the necessary actions during emergencies, acquiring first aid and CPR skills, being aware of your medications, reviewing your insurance, and safeguarding important documents.
Emergency information links
- Emergency Go Kits
- Emergency First Aid Kits
- Emergency Vehicle Kits
- Home Emergency Supplies
Want to make a difference in your community? We're looking for volunteers to help with our Municipal Emergency Preparedness Plan. Whether you have leadership skills or simply a desire to contribute, your participation is valuable.
Contact our office:
In person: 45 Main Street, Erickson
Phone: (204) 636-2431
Email: [email protected]
EMERGENCY PLAN INFORMATION
The Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson's Emergency Plan is a plan to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents in the Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson in the event of a major disaster.
If an emergency has occurred, please stay in your home until the extent of the emergency has been determined. Residents will then be given further instructions.
If the nature and/or magnitude of the emergency require warning to the public, the following will be done:
- Emergency vehicle sirens will be sounded
- Door-to door contact will be made if time and circumstances permit
The following radio stations will be broadcasting information to the public:
- CKLQ (Brandon)
- CKDM (Dauphin)
- FM 94.7 (Brandon)
The following is a checklist of items that you should take with you in the event of an evacuation:
- Money, credit cards, photo identification, etc.
- Medication
- Infant food and diapers
- Clothing and personal hygiene items
- Pets (depending on urgency of the emergency)
In the case of an emergency do the following before leaving your home:
- Turn off water supply
- Turn off lights, appliances, etc.
- Do not turn off your furnace unless instructed to do so
- Lock your residence
In an emergency, you will need some basic supplies. The following is a basic emergency kit which can be kept in a backpack, duffle bag or suitcase. Make sure your kit is easy to carry and everyone in the household knows where it is.
BASIC EMERGENCY KIT (sustainable for 72 hours)
- Water – at least two liters of water per person per day; include small bottles that can be carried easily in case of an evacuation order
- Food that won’t spoil, such as canned food, energy bars and dried foods (replace food and water once a year)
- Manual can-opener
- Crank or battery-powered flashlight (and extra batteries). Replace batteries once a year.
- Crank, battery-powered radio (and extra batteries) or weather radio
- First aid kit
- Extra keys to your car and house
- Some cash in smaller bills, such as $10 & $20 bills
- If applicable, other items such as prescription medication, infant formula, equipment for people with disabilities, or food, water and medication for your pets or service animal (personalize according to your needs)
What Else Can You Do?
When you take every possible step to care for yourself, you free up essential emergency resources for those in need, like the disabled, sick, injured, or elderly. Families and businesses should prepare to meet their basic needs for at least the first three days following a disaster without outside help. Able businesses and residents should contribute to the recovery efforts, helping the area return to normalcy as swiftly as possible.
To maximize survival and recovery chances in an emergency, plan ahead and assist one another. The community members should initiate this process with an individual or family preparedness plan. Start by displaying emergency numbers, assembling an emergency supplies kit, understanding the necessary actions during emergencies, acquiring first aid and CPR skills, being aware of your medications, reviewing your insurance, and safeguarding important documents.
Emergency information links
- Emergency Go Kits
- Emergency First Aid Kits
- Emergency Vehicle Kits
- Home Emergency Supplies
Want to make a difference in your community? We're looking for volunteers to help with our Municipal Emergency Preparedness Plan. Whether you have leadership skills or simply a desire to contribute, your participation is valuable.
Contact our office:
In person: 45 Main Street, Erickson
Phone: (204) 636-2431
Email: [email protected]