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Tawakkul Ready

If this happens

Staying put

  1. Move inside immediately:
    • Bring all family members and pets indoors as soon as shelter-in-place instructions are issued.
  2. Seal exterior openings:
    • Close and lock windows and exterior doors.
    • If outdoor air hazards or heavy smoke are reported, close fireplace dampers and shut off HVAC fans and heating.
  3. Assemble supplies in a central room:
    • Gather your home kit, stored water, ready-to-eat food, flashlights, first aid supplies and essential medicines into one room.
  4. Monitor emergency broadcasts:
    • Use a battery-powered or hand-crank radio to track official updates without draining mobile phones.
  5. Conserve phone battery:
    • Send a short text message to your out-of-area contact confirming you are safe at home.
    • Keep phone lines open for life-safety emergency calls.
  6. Maintain a calm household routine:
    • Stick to regular meal schedules, prayer times, and quiet offline games to help children and elders stay calm.
  7. Check on vulnerable neighbours:
    • Call or text elderly neighbours, single parents and neighbours with mobility needs on your street or floor.
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Steps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 follow the City of Toronto, Canada.ca’s kit checklist, Canada.ca’s emergency plan guide and Ontario; step 6 follows Canada.ca’s guide for parents.