Next week marks Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada and Huron-Perth Public Health is reminding residents everyone has a role to play in emergencies.
Public health says its important to know the risks, make a plan as well as put together an emergency kit.
Senior Public Health Inspector, Dale Lyttle says every household is encouraged to have an emergency plan as taking action to ensure you and your family are prepared for emergency situations throughout the year to help lessen the impact and stress of these events.