Safety tips from Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service

We have experienced a number of heavy rainfalls this summer, which, unfortunately, can lead to basement flooding. Do you know what to do if this happens to your home? 

Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service is providing tips to keep you and your family safe before, during and after a flood. 

Preparing for a flood

Join Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council to recognize the 77th India Independence Day at our special event on Thursday, Aug. 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.). 

This free celebration will honour Indian culture, heritage and art. Festivities will include greetings from Mayor Del Duca, an outdoor flag-raising ceremony and light refreshments.

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit to following changes to the design of the ArtWalk, located within the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre:  

Building A – Addition of one new residential floors, comprising of a two-storey residential loft in place of the space previously occupied by the Mechanical Penthouse (MPH). Accordingly, the new MPH is now located on Building B;

Building B – Taller Mechanical Penthouse to facilitate the District Energy System; 

Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council together with the Consul General of Pakistan in Toronto invite you to celebrate Pakistan Independence Day. This special event will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall (2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.). 

This free celebration will honour and commemorate the richness of Pakistan’s art, heritage and culture. Festivities will include greetings from Mayor Del Duca and the Consul General of Pakistan in Toronto, an outdoor flag-raising ceremony and light refreshments.

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit a proposed cabana.  

Relief from the Zoning By-law is being requested to permit the construction of a proposed pavilion.

In an emergency, every second counts. So, make sure your family knows what to do in the event of a fire. Making and practising a home escape plan (PDF) can prepare everyone in your household for the worst-case scenario. Follow these steps from Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service (VFRS) to protect yourself and your loved ones: