NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF ELLIOT LAKE
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The Elliot Lake Fire Department and The City of Elliot Lake would like to remind all residents that The Province of Ontario is under a Restricted Fire Zone.
- If you need to report a forest fire or someone on Crown Land having a fire please call: 310-FIRE (3473)
- To report someone having a campfire within the City of Elliot Lake during the restricted fire zone call the Fire Department at 705-848-3232
Below are some tips to prepare for and stay safe during a Forest Fire:
Forest fire season is upon us. Are you prepared? Follow these general tips to protect yourself and your loved ones. Plan ahead before it’s too late.
- Review and discuss safety tips with your entire household to make sure everyone understands what to do in a forest fire.
- Practice evacuating your home. Plan several escape routes by car and foot.
- Be prepared to survive for 72 hours, have a kit ready to go.
If you are advised to shelter-in-place:
- Stay indoors (don’t forget your pets) and move away from outside walls.
- Close windows, vents, and blinds. Place damp towels along base of doors, plastic sheeting and duct tape to seal any cracks.
- Close the fireplace damper.
- Turn off air conditioners.
- Tune in to the local news stations, the City’s social media pages and website for the most up to date information.
If you are advised to evacuate:
- Tell someone when you leave and where you are going.
- Choose a route away from fire hazards.
- Watch for changes in the speed and direction of fire and smoke.
- Pre-arrange transportation with family, friends or neighbours. If this is not an option, listen to local media for instruction on where to meet.
- Pets are not allowed in evacuation centres, have a plan for them.
- Have your 72 hour emergency kit ready to go.
- Tune in to the local news stations, the City’s social media pages and website for the most up to date information.
Click here to learn how you can be prepared for emergencies by making an emergency plan and kit.
Click Here for more information on forest fire safety.
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