In some emergency situations it may become necessary to leave your home or business and move to a safer location. Planning ahead will help you manage.

City officials will make every effort to keep citizens located in at-risk areas informed. This may be done through local media, telephone alerts, pamphlets delivered door-to-door and emergency services personnel.

PREPARING TO EVACUATE

• Follow the instructions provided by local authorities.
• Tune in to local media outlets for the location of an evacuation reception centre.
• If you have been instructed to; and you are sure that you have time and know how to do it, shut off the water, gas and electricity.
• Attempt to make arrangements for pets. For emergency assistance with animal care, call the Animal Care Line at 204-945-8000.

THINGS TO DO WHEN EVACUATING

• Vacate your home when advised - ignoring a warning may jeopardize your safety.
• Dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Contact family members telling them when you departed and where you went.
• Take your FAMILY EMERGENCY SUPPLIES KIT.
• Lock your house.
• Follow the routes specified by local authorities. Do not take shortcuts.