What’s Good in Greater Napanee? Don’t wait until it’s too late: Health unit urges residents to plan for every season

What’s Good in Greater Napanee? Don’t wait until it’s too late: Health unit urges residents to plan for every season

socastcmsRssStart88.7 myFM News staffsocastcmsRssEnd As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, the South East Health Unit is urging people to be ready by building emergency kits and getting ready for changing weather. Dr. Linna Li, Deputy Medical Officer of Health, says the health unit helps share information about how to stay safe during storms, floods, smog, and power outages. She warns that climate change is bringing more extreme weather event…

Norfolk County wants residents to “Plan for every season” during Emergency Preparedness Week

Norfolk County is joining communities across Canada in recognizing Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week, from May 4 to 10, 2025. This year’s theme, “Plan for every season,” reminds residents that emergencies can strike at any time of year — and planning ahead can save lives. EP Week encourages residents to: Know the risks: Understand the emergencies most likely to affect our area, such as floods, storms, or power outages. Make a plan: Know how to c…