Emergency Services

Leeds Grenville works in partnership with the 10 townships and 3 separated municipalities within the counties providing emergency services to the residents. The source of funding for emergency services depends on the nature of the service provided. For example, land ambulance services is managed and funding by the Joint Services Committee of Leeds and Grenville at the county level while fire departments are funded, managaged and operated by their local municipality.

All levels of local government are required to fund, manage and operate an Emergency Plan according to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

With respect to Emergency Planning, all tiers of government are required to fund, manage and operate an Emergency Plan according to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.  Each Emergency Plan will be initiated based on the severity and exposure of the situation.

Alert Ready, Canada's Emergency Alert System, is designed to deliver critical and potentially life-saving alerts through television and radio so you know when to take action to keep yourself and your family safe.

Dial 911 in an Emergency