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Public Safety in Ontario
Forest fires, floods, dam failures, power outages and drought are just some of the possible threats to public safety. To protect our natural resources and ensure public safety, we need a proactive and coordinated approach to manage emergencies and reduce the risks of natural hazards.
MNR’s Role in Public Safety
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We Live in a Fire Environment
Every year in Ontario, communities are evacuated or homes and cottages are destroyed due to wildfire. The Ministry of Natural Resources has been helping Ontarians deal with protecting property from wildfire for decades. We work with municipalities and other fire protection organizations to ensure response systems are in place to respond to wildfires.
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Get Involved
- Become a Bear Wise community
- Be FireSmart
- Report a Hazard (Oil, Salt or Gas)
- Report a Forest Fire
- Report a Resource Violation
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Last Modified: October 23, 2009