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Emergency Management

Every citizen of Canton should understand what to do if an emergency event occurs in their community. 

Your safety will depend on being alert, knowing what to do, when to stay in your home or go to a shelter, what to do with your family pet, and how to get up-to-date information on the emergency.

In An Emergency

There are many emergencies that can impact Canton. The most common are winter storms, power outages, flooding and hazardous materials incidents. Every emergency, including very serious ones such as terrorist acts and plane crashes, involve the same basic planning for your protection. The following provides information on what actions will be taken by town officials to ensure your safety:

Community Emergency Resources:

• Canton Police
• Canton Fire & EMS
• Department of Senior & Social Services
• Public Works Department
  
• Canton Public Schools
• Farmington Valley Health District
• Evesource Outage Map

State Emergency Resources:

• Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
  

Federal Emergency Resources:

• Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
• National Weather Service

Non-Governmental Organizations:

• American Red Cross
• Salvation Army
• United Way (211)

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