DID YOU KNOW? Canada faces an increasing threat from WILDLAND FIRES, which are becoming more frequent and intense due to higher temperatures and drier conditions. IMPACTS OF WILDLAND FIRES IN CANADA According to the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers, Wildland Fires are a natural hazard that occurs across Canada’s landscapes, […]
Tyler J. Moffitt – Safety Tidbits
DID YOU KNOW? It’s important to be prepared to face an emergency, as well as keeping your emergency preparedness in the prime and practicing the following FIVE each time: Meanwhile, last week’s Safety Tidbits Column began our exploration of the “VITAL SIX” tool and its P.O.M.P.E.E. framework, to help PEOPLE […]
DID YOU KNOW? While assembling an emergency kit involves expenses, creating a family emergency plan, staying informed about potential risks, and making community connections are all FREE, as well as essential steps towards emergency preparedness. So, if there was another step to add in the emergency preparedness process, it would […]
DID YOU KNOW? It’s Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week)! BE PREPARED. KNOW YOUR RISKS & PLAN FOR EVERY SEASON. Taking the initiative to ensure you’re prepared to protect yourself and your family during an emergency includes having a basic family EMERGENCY KIT. In addition, Public Safety Canada has information of […]
DID YOU KNOW? Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is next week. In addition, Public Safety Canada has developed an online version of a home emergency plan at: www.getprepared.gc.ca YOUR HOME EMERGENCY PLAN: THE FINAL FOUR STEPS STEP 5 – PLAN FOR PETS STEP 6 – PLAN FOR SPECIFIC RISKS STEP […]
DID YOU KNOW? Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4-10, 2025. This year, the national theme is: BE PREPARED. KNOW YOUR RISKS. In addition, Ontario’s theme is: PLAN FOR EVERY SEASON, which complements the national theme released by Public Safety Canada. As well, it only takes FOUR-SIMPLE-STEPS to become better prepared […]
DID YOU KNOW? Canadian households often contain a greater number of DANGEROUS POISONOUS PRODUCTS than people truly realize. As noted in last week’s column, Canada has a 24/7 toll-free number for POISON CENTRES. In the event of a suspected poisoning, call 1-844-POISON-X (1-844-764-7669). KEEP THE NUMBER FOR POISON CENTRES HANDY […]
DID YOU KNOW? Unintentional POISONING is a leading cause of injury-related death in Canada. FACTS ON POISONING More than 4,000 Canadians die from poisoning each year, a stark reality that now makes unintentional POISONING a leading cause of death, surpassing motor vehicle-related fatalities. In addition, this alarming trend underscores the […]
With APRIL FOOLS’ DAY behind us and spring nearly two weeks underway, the long-range weather outlook indicates a trend towards melting temperatures. DID YOU KNOW? A FOOL is generally defined as someone who lacks sound judgement or acts without considering the consequences. During the month of April, some safety advocates […]
DID YOU KNOW? Tragically, there were 111 fire-related deaths in Ontario in 2024. In addition, 2025 has already witnessed an alarming number of fatal fires within our province. The recent March Break was marked by extreme tragedy, with families experiencing devastating and permanent losses. All of these preventable tragedies of […]
DID YOU KNOW? Canada is facing a critical and escalating shortage of firefighters. The number of volunteer firefighters, which stood at over 126,000 in 2016, has plummeted by more than 38,600 as of 2024. This significant decline leaves numerous communities across our vast country dangerously understaffed, jeopardizing their ability to […]
DID YOU KNOW? There are many people who—to this very day—continue with the deadly practice of running their vehicle’s engine inside their garage. OPEN GARAGE DOORS DO NOT PROTECT YOU FROM CO (CARBON MONOXIDE) Pre-warming or pre-cooling your vehicle by running it in the garage, even with the door(s) open, […]
