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Emergencies happen. Stay informed.
Emergencies happen. Stay informed.
5/3/2020 10:00 AM
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May 3 marks the beginning of Emergency Preparedness Week
The global COVID-19 pandemic has proven that emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time. Prevention and preparation are essential. Today marks the beginning of Emergency Preparedness Week, and the City of Vaughan continues to implement measures to support and protect citizens.
On March 17, Vaughan became the first city in Ontario to declare a state of emergency in response to COVID-19. The City continues to work closely with all levels of government to find ways to support the community and deliver up-to-date and accurate information about the pandemic and the resources available to residents and businesses.
There are many places citizens can visit for current information about what is happening, what steps should be taken to protect themselves and how to access the resources they need.
eNewsletters
To receive the most recent updates and news as they happen, sign up for the City Update eNewsletter at
vaughan.ca/
CityUpdate
.
There are many other eNewsletters citizens can
subscribe
to from Members of Council as well as Economic and Cultural Development and Recreation Services. Vaughan Public Libraries also has an
eNewsletter
with information about programs, services, announcements, staff picks and more.
Social media
The City has various social media accounts residents can follow to stay informed during an emergency, including the official corporate channels on
Twitter
,
Facebook
,
Instagram
and
LinkedIn
. For a complete list of social media channels from the City, Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service, Vaughan Public Libraries, Recreation Services and Vaughan Animal Services, visit
vaughan.ca/
SocialMedia
.
Websites
To learn more about the City’s emergency plan, visit
vaughan.ca/
EmergencyPlanning
.
The City’s COVID-19-related updates are available at
vaughan.ca/
COVID19
as well as in the
newsroom
section.
York Region
provides a multitude of online resources available for members of the public, including information from Public Health officials, self-assessment guidelines, physical distancing protocols and more. Explore their COVID-19 materials at
york.ca/
COVID19
.
The Ontario government has announced enhanced measures on how public information is provided about the COVID-19 outbreak. As the situation evolves, the Province has launched a
new dedicated webpage
with online resources and a data summary from Public Health Ontario.
Phone
For more information about City matters, please call Access Vaughan at
905-832-2281
.
Those who feel unwell and believe they have symptoms related to COVID-19 should contact York Region Public Health or Telehealth Ontario at
1-866-797-0000
.
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