Action 2.1 Update Response Plan Community Development and Health Services (CDHS) Emergency

• Consult with County stakeholders to discuss regional approaches;

• City of Windsor staff training for emergency response;

• Conduct exercises to test opening emergency shelters in times of crisis;

• Develop a notification system for the public on what to do and where to go in an emergency.

Action 2.2 Develop an emergency response procedure for extreme flooding events

• Ensure open communication among City of Windsor staff and first responders before, during and after the event;

• Identify vulnerable roads and areas prone to overland and extreme rain event flooding and have appropriate plans in place to address them;

• Consult and collaborate with first responders to prepare road closure protocols;

• Develop a safe access standard for road evaluations;

• Continue to coordinate emergency response with the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) to decrease risk to vulnerable populations.

Action 2.3 Enhance public education to increase personal preparedness & reduce health risks associated with extreme weather

• Produce targeted messaging for at risk populations including seniors and persons with limited mobility as well as their caregivers;

• Enhance supports for Community Development and Health Services clients;

• Educate the public on when to call 911 or 311.

Action 2.4 Review the 2011 Heat Alert and Response Plan and Update as required

• Determine emergency conditions that require opening community reception centres or emergency shelters;

• Ensure all public facilities have access to an air conditioned space;

• Encourage the public to seek relief from extreme heat in public spaces;

• Identify privately owned places that could be used as cooling centres during Heat Alerts;

• Promote access to free tap water through programs such as Blue W or the Windsor Essex County Health Units Water app;

• Increase access to water bottle re-fill stations at public buildings;

• Review the 2011 Vulnerability to Extreme Heat in Windsor report and update where possible.