National Senior Safety Week - Be Ready When the Unexpected Happens

November 12, 2026

Today marks the final day of National Senior Safety Week, but being prepared doesn’t end here!

This year’s theme, “Ready When the Unexpected Happens,” reminds us that a little planning today can make a big difference tomorrow.

If the power went out tonight… would you be ready?

A prolonged outage can affect more than the lights. It can disrupt daily routines, essential services, and our ability to stay connected.

A few questions worth asking: 

• ·        What would an outage change for me? 
• ·         Where could I go if I couldn’t stay home? 
• ·         How would I stay informed? 
• ·         Who could I call—or check in on? 

Helping someone else prepare? Start by asking what support they might need or welcome.

Learn more: 

🔗 Canada Safety Council: https://canadasafetycouncil.org/ready-when-the-unexpected-happens/ 

🔗 Tay Valley Township: https://www.tayvalleytwp.ca/living-here/emergency-services/emergency-preparedness