The province issues a Red Alert to provide recommended immediate actions to protect citizens, their families and others when there is an imminent threat to life, public safety or property.

How is a Red Alert issued?

Red Alerts can be distributed through:

When is a Red Alert issued?

Red Alerts are coordinated by Emergency Management Ontario and can be requested by Community/Ministry Emergency Management Coordinators or issued directly by the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.

Some situations in which a Red Alert may be issued include:

• Large fire or explosion
• Chemical leak or spill
• Nuclear emergency
• Extreme weather events
• Transportation accident

Emergency Information Advisories may also be issued in the early phases of a major incident that could escalate to a Red Alert being issued.