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Ontario boosting local emergency preparedness for

Cornwall

Submitted Article to respond efficiently and effectively
in times of crisis and our government is
he City of Cornwall was proud to support the City of Cornwall
Thonoured on Wednesday with a in this mission,” said Jill Dunlop,
major announcement in the field of Minister of Emergency Preparedness
emergency preparedness. and Response. “I have seen first-hand
During her visit, Jill Dunlop, how communities across the province
Ontario’s Minister of Emergency are stronger when they have the
Preparedness and Response, capacity to come together to support
announced that the City of Cornwall each other when disaster strikes.”
has received $41,000 through the With the funds, Cornwall purchased
2024-25 Community Emergency the following to assist with emergency
Preparedness Grant (CEPG). This preparedness:
funding marks an important step for Photo Submitted
• DJI M30T Drone
the city’s resilience and readiness for
future emergencies. • DJI Mini 4 Drone • Consulting for Emergency Preparedness Grant, our government
“To protect Ontario, communities • IT upgrades to the mobile command Management, including plan updates, is equipping Cornwall and all of
and organizations need the resources vehicle for improved emergency hazard risk assessment, continuity Ontario with the resources to keep our
situational awareness planning, and reviewing public communities safe, no matter what we
education efforts may face.”
winning; it is about community,
Continued from page 36 camaraderie, and a shared love for Drones quickly assess emergencies “I would like to thank Minister

the game. Players and fans alike like fires or severe weather and Dunlop, and the Province of Ontario,
final score of 36 to 13. PMB Rentals send data to city officials. Cornwall for their support of our first responders
and Wheeler Munro battled to a tie, come together each week to enjoy
the sport, support their friends, and Fire Services, Cornwall Police, and and Emergency Management Plan”,
16 to 16, showing just how evenly Municipal Works staff are currently said Mayor Justin Towndale. “This
matched some of these teams are. To create some unforgettable moments. training for Advanced Remotely investment will ensure that we
cap it all off, Budweiser secured a As the season progresses, we will Piloted Aircraft certification.
be watching closely to see which are prepared and able to respond
win against Team Red, a victory that quickly and efficiently in the event of
will undoubtedly give them some teams rise to the occasion. Can Additionally, the funding has emergencies, thereby saving time and,
momentum. Cooperators Insurance bounce back enabled upgrades in mobile command most importantly, lives”.
from their tough loss? Will Liberty centre technology, enhancing its
It’s clear that every team has come Tax continue its hot start? Only time operational capability and connectivity The City of Cornwall routinely
to play this year. The rivalries are will tell, but one thing is for sure: so incident commanders can make key updates its emergency management
already heating up, and the level the Cornwall Men’s Flag Football decisions using current information. program to better protect residents,
of talent on the field is impressive. League is officially back, and the “When disaster strikes, preparedness infrastructure, and improve disaster
Whether you’re a seasoned player action is just getting started. It’s saves lives,” said Nolan Quinn, MPP recovery. It modernizes policies,
or a fan in the stands, the CMFFL going to be a wild ride, and we can’t of Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry. training, technology, and public
offers a great way to spend a Sunday. wait to see how it all unfolds on the “Through the Community Emergency education to minimize risks and
The league is more than just about field. coordinate effective crisis response.