In the past, the Township of Norwich has experienced emergencies as a result of severe weather-related incidents, such as tornadoes. Although environmental events such as severe weather are most likely to occur in the Township, the Township’s other primary hazards are related to hazardous materials, transportation, and energy-related events. The Township has a strong agricultural base supported by several populated villages and hamlets, and commercial and industrial occupations dispersed throughout the Township, which presents other unique hazards that may impact the environment, populated areas, and municipal infrastructure. The Township has an Emergency Response Plan online or by contacting the Township office.
How will you know?
During a local emergency, residents will be notified in the following ways:
Local media – Heart FM 104.7, Easy 101 Tillsonburg, Norwich Gazette, Woodstock Sentinel-Review, Tillsonburg News
Municipal Website
Door to door (if necessary)
Contacts
Emergency
911 (Police, Fire and EMS)
Administration
Oxford OPP – 1-888-310-1122
Fire – T. 519-667-2000 x7628 / dvanpagee@norwich.ca
Oxford County Paramedic Services – 519-539-9800
211 (Public Information)
Municipal Office – 519-667-2000
Other:
Canadian Red Cross: 519-539-0265 or 1-866-280-1735
Enbridge pipeline 24 hour emergency: 1-877-420-8800
Hydro One: 1-800-434-1235 or 1-877-363-7476
ERTH Power: Office (519) 485-1820, 24-hour toll-free: (877) 850-3128
Ministry of the Environment: 1-800-265-7672
Ministry of the Environment Spill Action Centre: 1-800-268-6060
Thames Valley School Board emergency standby 24-hour: 519-533-3130
Union Gas 24-hour emergency: 1-800-265-4170