Flooding in Ontario may affect households during spring melt and heavy rain.
When planning for emergencies, remember to plan for your pets too. Preparing a pet emergency kit helps ensure they are cared for if flooding happens.
See some essential items to include in a pet emergency kit.
For the full list and tips on pet-safety guidance, visit ontario.ca/BePrepared or the link in our bio. 🔗
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Flooding can happen anywhere in Ontario, being prepared ahead of time is important.
Having an emergency flood kit can help you and your family respond safely and effectively.
Check out what you need to build your own emergency kit.
For the complete list, visit ontario.ca/BePrepared or the link in our bio.
Ontario, be flood prepared. Flooding can happen in Ontario during spring melt and heavy rain.
Learn the practical steps to help you prepare and stay informed during a flood.
To find flood maps, flood forecasting tools and tips on how to prepare, visit ontario.ca/Floods or the link in our bio. 🔗
Today’s National Lifejacket Day. Whether you’re boating, paddling or fishing, wearing a lifejacket or personal flotation device is the simplest way to stay safe on the water.
Learn more about staying safe on the water at the link in our bio.
We’re keeping Ontario’s wildlife, pets and people safe from rabies.
2025 was another successful year for Ontario’s Wildlife Rabies Program! Our major achievements include:
• two years with zero raccoon rabies cases detected in Ontario 🦝
• fox variant rabies is eliminated in southern Ontario 🦊
Learn more about our wildlife rabies program at the link in our bio.
#ScienceON #Wildlife #RabiesON #PublicHealth #RabiesControl #OneHealth
The Roadmap to Protecting Ontario’s Forest Sector is built on 3 clear pillars to strengthen the industry for today and tomorrow:
• Defend workers, communities and businesses
• Adapt to compete in challenging global markets
• Grow long-term demand and investment in Ontario-made forest products
Together, these actions will protect jobs and power sustainable economic growth.
Learn more at ontario.ca/ForestryRoadmap or by visiting the link in our bio.
Minister Harris and Associate Minister Holland launched our Roadmap to Protecting Ontario’s Forest Sector. Our plan to defend forestry jobs and businesses, adapt to changing markets and grow demand for Ontario‑made wood products.
Click the link in our bio to learn about how the roadmap will defend, adapt and grow Ontario’s cornerstone industry.
Boating, paddling, fishing… summer adventures are better on Ontario’s lakes and rivers! But aquatic invasive species? Not so fun. They can easily spread when they hitch a ride on watercraft and gear.
Help protect the health of our waterways by taking time to Clean, Drain and Dry your equipment before moving to a new waterbody.
Learn more at ontario.ca/InvasiveSpecies or by visiting the link in our bio.
This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating moms who find their joy outdoors, whether it’s teaching their kids new skills, spending time on the water or simply recharging in nature.
Here’s to the moms who make memories outside, season after season!
A reel good reason to spend Mother’s Day weekend outside: free fishing across Ontario for Canadian residents! 🎣❤️
Free fishing still comes with rules. Anglers must follow conservation licence catch and possession limits, obey size limits and fish sanctuaries, follow fishing regulations and carry government-issued ID.
Learn more at ontario.ca/FreeFishing or by clicking the link in our bio.
Under the Roadmap to Protecting Ontario’s Forest Sector, we’re investing $5.5M to develop technology that puts wood to work as a source of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel.
This funding supports Greenwater Technology’s innovation to adapt and grow a stronger, more competitive industry.
Learn more at the link in our bio.
#ICYMI: We’ve launched the Roadmap to Protecting Ontario’s Forest Sector, our plan to defend the industry today and build a stronger sector for the future.
Click the link in our bio to read the Roadmap.
