Emergency Planning and Preparedness

Your preparedness helps us all!

What is an Emergency?

The Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act defines an Emergency as "a situation or an impending situation that constitutes a danger of major proportions that could result in serious harm to persons or substantial damage to property and that is caused by the forces of nature, a disease or other health risk, an accident or an act whether intentional or otherwise." 

Personal Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness starts with you. Being prepared will make you feel in control when an emergency happens.

Prepare, plan, and practice - these are the elements of a good emergency program.

You can find resources listed on the Personal Preparedness page to help you prepare a full and effective emergency plan for you and your family.

How will I know when an emergency is happening?

In an emergency, we use local radio, newspaper, and social media to inform the community about what is happening. 

Rapid Notify is used by the Town of Cobourg in emergency situations to give you information and/or direction about what is happening. You can sign-up with Rapid Notify to receive information specific to the emergency.

Stay Informed/Stay Connected

In an emergency our public inquiry line will be activated. 

Public Inquiry number: 905-377-8696 (905-377-TOWN)

This is a non-emergency number regarding town and community services. If you require imediate help, please dial 911. 

For updates and alerts on emergency and non-emergency situations sign-up for the following notification systems: 

• Environment Canada Alert
  
• Weather network Alert 
• Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board - Bus Cancellations

Follow the Town of Cobourg on Facebook and Twitter 

Cobourg Emergency Program and Plan

The Town of Cobourg must have an Emergency Management Program. Our program includes an Emergency Management Plan that is reviewed and exercised yearly. 

Community Emergency Management

The Town of Cobourg networks with Community Emergency Management Coordinators (CEMC) in Northumberland County to make sure we are ready to deal with any emergency. View the Community Emergency Management Program and Plan.

Cobourg Emergency Management Coordinator (CEMC) Information