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📅 Remember to test once a month and check the manufacture date — most alarms need replacing after 10 years. 👉 It’s the law to have working smoke alarms on every storey of your home and outside all sleeping areas. A few seconds of testing can make a life‑saving difference.

🔥 Test It Tuesday! 🔥 Have you tested your smoke alarms this month? Working smoke alarms save lives — but only if they’re working properly. ✅ Press the test button 🔊 Hear the beep? You’re good! ❌ No sound? Change the batteries or replace the alarm

✅ Keep a printed list of important phone numbers where everyone in your household can easily find it 🔄 Take a few minutes this week to review and update your list Preparedness brings peace of mind. #EPWeek2026 #EmergencyPreparedness #911Ready #FamilySafety

📢 Emergency Preparedness Week 2026 – Day 7: Emergency Phone Numbers 📢 📞 Do you know who to call in an emergency? When something unexpected happens, having the right numbers on hand can make all the difference.

🔔 This multi channel system helps keep residents informed, prepared, and connected. 🔗 Sign up today: buff.ly/4h14Tmq #EPWeek2026 #GetInformed #EmergencyAlerts #CommunitySafety #EmergencyPreparedness

Alertable delivers emergency alerts, road closures, and important Township and community updates directly to your devices — including email, cell phone, home phone, and even fax — so you never miss critical information.

📢 Emergency Preparedness Week 2026 – Day 6: Get Informed Alerts 📢 📲 Stay informed when it matters most. Subscribe to Ramara’s Community Information System – Alertable, which is integrated with Canada’s Alert Ready System.

🔗 For More information Visit: alertready.ca

🚨 Don’t be alarmed 🚨 This is a reminder that Ontario will be conducting a routine AlertReady test today May 7 at 1:55 p.m. EDT. You may receive the alert on your phone, TV, or radio. ✅ No action is required — this is only a test.

🚨 Test your alarms and check batteries this week — and make it a habit every month. #EPWeek2026 #FireSafety #SmokeAlarms #COAlarms #EmergencyPreparedness

📢 Emergency Preparedness Week 2026 – Day 5: Test Your Smoke & CO Alarms 📢 🔥 Beep beep! Time to test your alarms! 🔥 Working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms save lives by giving you early warning when seconds matter.

🔗 Learn more about local hazards and how to prepare: buff.ly/qR3dpoX #EPWeek2026 #KnowTheRisks #EmergencyPreparedness #DisasterPrep

📢 Emergency Preparedness Week 2026 – Day 4: Know the Risks 📢 ⚠️ What risks affect you most? Floods? Ice storms? Power outages? 🗺️ Knowing the risks in your area helps you better prepare and respond when an emergency happens.

🔗 Learn more: alertready.ca

**📢 AlertReady Test – Ontario** On May 7, 2026 at 1:55 p.m. EDT, Ontario will conduct a routine test of the AlertReady emergency alerting system. You may receive the test message on TV, radio, and compatible wireless devices. No action is required—this is only a test.

✅ Pro tip: Check expiry dates and refresh supplies every 6 months. 🔗 Learn what to include in your emergency kit: buff.ly/IN7H3Fi #EPWeek2026 #EmergencyPreparedness #EmergencyKit #72HourKit #BePrepared

📢 Emergency Preparedness Week 2026 – Day 3: Build an Emergency Kit 📢 🧰 Is your emergency kit ready? A 72 hour emergency kit can be a lifesaver. Be sure to include water, non perishable food, flashlights, phone chargers, medications, and copies of important documents.

🚒 May 4, 2026 – International Firefighters’ Day Thank you to all our Ramara Firefighters! Your courage and commitment to protecting our community does not go unnoticed. We truly appreciate everything you do to keep us safe. #InternationalFirefightersDay #RamaraFire

📍 Remember to include pets and out-of-town contacts in your plan! 🔗 Find emergency plan templates here: buff.ly/IN7H3Fi #EPWeek2026 #EmergencyPreparedness #MakeAPlan #PlanAhead

📢 Emergency Preparedness Week 2026 – Day 2: Make a Plan 📢 📝 Do you have an emergency plan? When disaster strikes, every second counts. Creating a household emergency plan helps ensure everyone knows what to do and where to go.