Emergency Preparedness Week

Emergency Preparedness Week (EPW) is May 1-7, 2022

Details of EPW 2022 will be shared when available.

Emergency Preparedness and Mental Health during COVID-19

Nothing is more important than protecting the health and well-being of our community. These are extraordinary times and the City of Burlington, along with its regional and provincial partners are working hard to keep individuals and families safe and stop the spread of COVID-19. In an emergency, protecting yourself physically is important, but also from mental stress and harm.

Tips for protecting your mental health

Be aware of your thoughts and feelings. It is normal to feel anxious
Limit the news you are watching or reading and ensure it is from a reliable news source
Reach out to friends and family through phone calls, video chats, texts
See resources and supports offered through burlington.ca/coronavirus and the Canadian Mental Health Association – Halton Region Branch https://halton.cmha.ca/
Keep healthy habits: eat healthy foods, stay active, get a good night’s sleep, drink water
Limit, reduce or avoid alcohol, drugs and caffeine
Take advantage of your employer’s employee assistance programs for mental health

Within the page burlington.ca/coronavirus, there are several organizations offering mental health supports and resources across the City. Many workplaces also offer similar resources and supports through workplace employee assistance programs.

If you do not have access to the internet, you can dial 311 to get the number for an organization that will best suit your needs. If it is an emergency and you feel your life or someone else’s life or well being is in immediate danger, please call 911.

For more information on how to better protect yourself and your loved ones against COVID-19, refer to the following resources: