Emergency Preparedness Week Continues and the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit wants to make sure you’re ready for anything health-wise.
Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li tells myFM, they have some very specific areas of concern.
The doctor also notes climate change has affected our weather to the point where it is more common every year to see extreme weather events such as severe storms that can develop quickly, flooding and air quality events like wildfires.
Senior Public Health Inspector Joyce MacNeil agrees that having an emergency kit ready is paramount to dealing positively with an emergency. Especially from a health perspective.
She also says make sure you and your family have a plan where you can meet should you get separated and have a common contact person designated outside of your area so you can let each other know you’re okay.
You can listen to the complete interview below.