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Monday, May 5, 2025 (Muskoka, ON) – Emergencies can happen at any time, in any season. This Emergency Preparedness Week (May 4–10, 2025), the Muskoka Emergency Response Committee (MERC) is encouraging residents to plan ahead and stay prepared year-round.
As part of this year’s activities, a test of the #AlertMuskoka system, powered by Voyent Alert!, will take place on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 10 a.m. Voyent Alert! provides location-specific notifications during emergencies such as floods, wildfires, severe weather events and other local crises.
Residents are encouraged to check that your Voyent Alert! app is active and up to date. Residents who have not registered yet can sign up to receive emergency updates by app, text, email, or voice call at www.muskoka.on.ca/alertmuskoka.
"The spring ice storm was a strong reminder of how quickly conditions can change. Staying informed early can save lives. Checking your emergency alerts is one of the simplest ways to be ready, not just for one season, but all year long."
- Terry Glover, Chair of the District’s Health Services Committee
This year’s Emergency Preparedness Week theme, Plan for Every Season, highlights the importance of year-round readiness for any type of emergency. To learn more about emergency preparedness and how to register for alerts, visit www.muskoka.on.ca/be-prepared.
About the MERC
The Muskoka Emergency Response Committee (MERC) is composed of representatives from Muskoka’s six area municipalities (the Towns of Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, and Huntsville, and the Townships of Muskoka Lakes, Lake of Bays, and Georgian Bay), two First Nation communities (Moose Deer Point and Wahta Mohawks), and the District of Muskoka. MERC works together to coordinate emergency planning and management across the region, ensuring a unified approach to preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies. Through this coordinated effort, the committee aims to protect the health and safety of Muskoka’s residents and visitors during all types of emergencies.
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The District of Muskoka is made up of six area municipalities and is responsible for delivering critical public services and programs to residents in our community. Visit our website at www.muskoka.on.ca. For updates by email, subscribe to News Updates on our website.
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