How prepared is your household? Simcoe County launches emergency readiness survey 

Midhurst/September 15, 2025 – Simcoe County is calling on residents to take part in a new survey aimed at strengthening community resilience. The County’s Emergency Management department wants to know: “When disaster strikes, how ready are you?”

From wildfires and floods to power outages and tornadoes, emergencies can happen anytime. This survey invites households across Simcoe County to share their preparedness plans, helping the County better understand local readiness and tailor support where it’s needed most.

The survey is now live at simcoe.ca/BePrepared and open to all residents. Responses will guide future emergency initiatives and ensure rapid, informed action when it matters most.

The survey will remain open until October 31, 2025. Your input could make all the difference. Take part today to help us build a safer, stronger Simcoe County.

About the County of Simcoe’s Emergency Management program

The County’s emergency management program encompasses both emergency planning and the administration of 9-1-1 services with the aim of fostering disaster resilient communities ready to meet the challenges of emergencies that arise in municipalities in our region.

The program is built upon the five pillars of community emergency management (prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery) to meet legislated requirements under Ontario’s Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act.

About the County of Simcoe

County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.

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Andrea Walasek
Public Relations Consultant
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
249-535-3511 (mobile)
Andrea.Walasek@simcoe.ca