Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness Week

May 1-7, 2022

Emergencies can happen at any time. Are you prepared?

Emergency Preparedness Starts with you Brochure

Emergency Guide for people with disabilities

For more information visit the Emergency Preparedness Website

If you need immediate assistance, please dial 911. Visit Ontario Emergency Information for provincial alerts and notices. They can also help you learn how to prepare for an emergency.

Emergency planning

West Elgin's Emergency Plan

Elgin County has an active Emergency Plan focused on emergency preparedness, response, prevention, mitigation, and recovery. They test the Plan on a regular basis as per the Emergency Management Act.

Weather

Stay up-to-date on weather notices and alerts in West Elgin by visiting:

Emergency contacts

For police, fire, and ambulance in an emergency, call 911.

519-661-8477
1-800-222-8477

St. Thomas and Aylmer Crime Stoppers:

519-631-8477
1-800-222-8477

Distress centres and helplines

Anova, London 24-Hour Crisis & Support Line, 519-642-3000
Violence Against Women Services Elgin County Helpline, 1-800-265-4305
ConnexOntario Addiction, Mental Health, and Problem Gambling Treatment Services, 1-866-531-2600
Kids Help Phone, 1-800-668-6868
Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, 1-800-267-7270
LGBT Youth Line, 1-800-268-9688

Emergency and utility services

Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), 1-800-222-4357
Family & Children's Services of St. Thomas and Elgin County, 1-800-260-6960
Fire Department, 519-785-0560
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), 1-888-310-1122
Poison Information Centre, 1-800-268-9017
St. Thomas-Elgin Social Services, 519-631-9350

Hydro One networks:

Billing and services, 1-888-664-9376
Rodney, 1-800-434-1235
West Lorne, 1-800-434-1235

Water services:

Mike Kalita, 519-785-0560
Emergency-only number, 519-871-0081