Ontario Increasing Local Emergency Preparedness in Wellington-Halton Hills
Province investing in emergency equipment and training to protect communities
Fergus —The government is taking action to protect Ontario by investing $112,065.28 in Wellington-Halton Hills to help prepare for and respond to emergencies. Funding is being delivered through the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG), which strengthens emergency preparedness by helping communities improve their local resilience.
“Part of our government’s plan to protect Ontario is making sure every community is prepared in the case of an emergency. This investment in the Town of Erin will help ensure that staff are prepared and equipped to face any situation.” -MPP, Joseph Racinsky
The following local townships are receiving provincial funding through the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant:
- Town of Erin is receiving $49,000 to address growing risks associated with electrical energy failures and cyberattacks that could impact critical infrastructure like the town’s newly commissioned Water Recovery Facility. The project will support planning, connectivity redundancy, emergency exercises, and equip their Emergency Operations Centre with vital tools to ensure operational resilience.
- Town of Halton Hills is receiving $30,427.81 to enhance the Town’s Emergency Operations Centre capacity during severe weather events including ice storms, tornadoes, heat events, and thunderstorms. Funding will support new audiovisual conferencing equipment, portable EOC equipment, and annual Incident Management System training for emergency response staff.
- Township of Centre Wellington is receiving $32,637.47 to improve emergency shelter operations and emergency response capacity. Funding will support updated shelter supplies, staff training, and the purchase of a drone for the volunteer Fire Department to assist in emergency response efforts during severe weather and road closures.
“Our government is strengthening the readiness of local communities and organizations to better prepare for any type of emergency,” said Jill Dunlop, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response. “Whether it’s modernizing an emergency operations centre or investing in a generator to power a warming centre during a winter storm, these investments help to protect communities across Ontario.”
QUICK FACTS
- The CEPG supports small- to medium-sized municipalities, local services boards, First Nations communities, Tribal Councils and Indigenous service organizations.
- Recipients were selected through a rigorous and competitive review process.
- Since the program launched in 2023, the province has invested $15 million to provide 342 recipients with grants.
“This investment strengthens the Town of Erin’s readiness and operational resilience in the event of an emergency, helping to ensure essential services remain available when residents need them most,” Said Nina Lecic, Director of Legislative Services and Town Clerk.
“As a municipality, we must be prepared not only for physical emergencies, but also for technology related disruptions that affect everyday services,” said Asher Jaffri, Chief Technology Officer for the Town of Erin. “This funding enables us to apply modern digital and resilience practices to protect critical services, strengthen emergency readiness, and deliver long term value to our residents.”
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MEDIA CONTACTS
Ricardo Fartura
Minister’s Office