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Declaration of enhanced conditions means that an abnormal event, potential or actual emergency has been detected or is in development. Under these conditions the ministry enhances its surveillance and monitoring activities and takes appropriate related actions.
Important Health Notices for Health Care Professionals
Emergency Planning
and Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness
for Health Care Providers
Personal Emergency Preparedness
Flooding and Your Health
Avian Influenza
Influenza Pandemic Planning
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Emergency Planning and Preparedness
The 2008 Ontario Health Plan for an Influenza Pandemic is now available.
The 2008 Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Influenza Plan is now available English and French
The Personal and Family Care module is now available. This interactive training program is designed for all health professionals and others who work in health settings.
Flooding can cause damage to your home and property. It can also impact your health. Facts sheet are now available regarding flooding and your health .
Bug Out! Get the Facts on Germs - Teaching Kids Emergency Preparedness
The June edition of the Pandemic Planner Newsletter is now available.
Emergencies can happen anywhere and at anytime. They can be caused by severe weather, infectious diseases, industrial accidents or spills, or by intentional acts. The very nature of an emergency is unpredictable and can change in scope and impact.
When an emergency happens it can threaten public safety, the environment, property, the economy; critical infrastructure such as transportation and telecommunications; and the health of the public. An emergency can also affect a person’s ability to access health care services and the health care system’s ability to respond to the situation.
Being prepared and planning ahead is critical to protecting public safety. Planning and preparedness is also important for safeguarding the public health care system in Ontario.
In December of 2003, following Ontario’s experience with the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak, the Emergency Management Unit (EMU) was created to plan, organize, manage and coordinate provincial responses to emergencies that affect and impact health. Since its creation, the EMU has undertaken a number of emergency management initiatives and programming.
The following pages provide important information on planning for emergencies, and highlights programs, plans, resources and supports that are available to assist health care workers and the health care system. This section also includes important information on what you as an individual can do to help keep you and your family prepared and safe.
About the Emergency Management UnitThe Emergency Management Unit (EMU) was created in December 2003 to support emergency management activities within the Ministry and the healthcare system.
EMU's VisionTo build and enhance a high performance system of integrated health emergency preparedness and response to keep Ontarians safe
EMU's MissionEMU will collaborate with stakeholders to develop, implement and maintain a comprehensive strategy to prepare for, respond to, and recover from health emergencies of known and unknown origins.
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