Ministry of Natural Resources Emergency Response Plan
Date Published: July, 01, 2006
Delivery Agent: Ontario Government, Ministry of Natural Resources
Author: Emergency Management, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resouces
The scope of this emergency plan is to describe emergency response activities for emergency situations likely to occur as a result of the hazards assigned to MNR.
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Ministry of Natural Resources Emergency Response Plan (PDF, 3.5 MB 170 pages)
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Emergency Management Doctrine for Ontario
The purpose of this document is to promote a common understanding of emergency management in the province of Ontario. This document is intended to assist the development and implementation of provincial and community emergency management programs, and the establishment of linkages with other partners and stakeholders.
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Emergency Management Doctrine for Ontario (PDF, 477KB 35pages)
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Emergency Management Facts
Learn more about the hazards for which MNR has been assigned lead responsibility and about the things you can do to protect yourself and your family.
- Floods (PDF, 227KB)
- Drought/Low Water (PDF, 255KB)
- Erosion (PDF, 283KB)
- Soil and Bedrock Instability (PDF, 266KB)
- Petroleum Resources (PDF, 176KB)
- Dam Failure (PDF, 161 KB)
Understanding Natural Hazards
This publication has been prepared by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources to assist
the public and planning authorities such as municipalities and conservation authorities with
the explanation of the Natural Hazards Policies (3.1) of the Provincial Policy Statement of
the Planning Act.
Understanding Natural Hazards (Water Resources Publication)
Your Emergency Preparedness Guide
You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours. If a disaster happens in your community, it may take emergency workers some time to get to you as they help those in desperate need. Use this guide to create your own emergency plan. Use the checklists to build a 72-hour emergency kit.
Your Emergency Preparedness Guide (Public Safety Canada website)
Forest Fire Management Strategy for Ontario
