COVID-19 Coronavirus

Learn about how the Ministry of Health is preparing for the 2019 novel coronavirus in Ontario. Find out how to protect yourself, what to do if you’re sick after you travel and how to recognize possible symptoms.

Ontario Ministry of Health:COVID-19 Information

Emergency Preparedness for Your Own Home

View the 72 Hour Emergency Preparedness Guide to get started today!


The following organizations also have Emergency Preparedness kits for sale:
Canadian Red Cross
St. John Ambulance
The Salvation Army Store

Be Prepared!

** When to Call 9-1-1 **

Lake 88.1 FM has been established as the radio station for emergency information throughout Lanark County. In the event of an emergency, tune to 88.1 FM for official updates and emergency announcements. Vehicle radios are generally clearer than radios in a building if you are a distance away from the radio station transmitter.

In accordance with Section 13 (1) of the Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulation (IASR), should you, or someone you know require any information or documentation relating to emergency procedures, plans or public safety information in an accessible format or with appropriate communication supports, we would be pleased to accommodate and make the information available to you as soon as practicable.

Please use the following information to contact the Emergency Services Department:

Phone: (613) 267-4200 
Toll Free: 1-888-9-LANARK
Fax: (613) 267-2964
Email: info(replace these parentheses with @)lanarkcounty.ca

Mailing Address:
Lanark County
99 Christie Lake Road
Perth, Ontario K7H 3C6

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