Emergency Services & Preparedness
Fire
To report a fire emergency, call 9-1-1
Fire protection services for the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh are provided by fire departments from Goderich, Lucknow, and North Huron. Each fire department provides fire protection services and assets suitable to meet municipal responsibilities within a specified area of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh.
To determine which fire department provides coverage to your property visit Huron County GIS. Click the link, then 'Accept Terms of Use', and use the left side bar to search your address. Alternatively you can view the ACW Fire Coverage Map.
Goderich Fire Department
Jeff Wormington, Fire Chief: 519-440-9166
Please note the Fire Department must be notified in advance of any controlled burns.
Lucknow Fire Department
Jeff Bradley , Fire Chief: 519-395-3735 ext. 164 or jbradley@huronkinloss.com
To report a controlled burn call: 1-800-511-9911 (24/7)
For the Lucknow Fire Department after hours non-emergency contact: 1-866-299-5199
North Huron Fire Department
Chad Kregar, Fire Chief: 226-523-9500 x 204
Please note the Fire Department must be notified in advance of any large agricultural and demolition controlled fires.
Police
To report an emergency, call 9-1-1
Non-Emergency, call 1-888-310-1122
Police services in the Township of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh are provided by the Ontario Provincial Police. The OPP are also empowered to enforce Municipal By-laws within the municipality.
Public Health
To report a medical emergency, call 9-1-1
Huron County Health Unit
The Huron County Health Unit is one of 36 public health units in Ontario providing health promotion and disease prevention programs.
Their full-time specially qualified staff provides programming that:
- Promotes healthy infant and child development, reproductive, sexual and dental health.
- Prevents heart disease, cancer, substance abuse, injuries and tobacco use.
- Protects our community from communicable and infectious disease, and environmental hazards such as contaminated food and water.
Find information about their many programs and services by visiting Huron Perth Public Health
To contact the Huron County Health Unit please call (519) 482-3416 or toll-free 1 (877) 837-6143 during office hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
After hours, in the event of a public health emergency, such as an animal bite, food poisoning, disease outbreak or natural disaster, please call (519) 482-7077 immediately.
Emergency Preparedness
Be Prepared Not Scared
Make sure everyone in your family knows what to do before, during and after an emergency. Your best protection in any emergency is being prepared. Click on the icons below to create your own emergency preparedness kit and subscribe to emergency updates.
211 – Make the Connection211
211 is the helpline to connect you to community, health and social services. It can be accessed during or following emergencies for non-emergency information. 211 is the number to call when you need help but aren’t sure where to turn.
No community is equipped to handle all the demands of a catastrophe. Knowing what to do when a disaster strikes will help you better control the situation and be in a better position to recover more quickly.
View the Township Emergency Response Plan for more information. The Township’s public emergency procedures, plans and/or public safety information are available in an accessible format upon request to the Clerk by email clerk@acwtownship.ca or phone (519) 524 4669 ext. 202.
For more information regarding emergency preparedness contact Cathy at the municipal office.
To Learn More about Emergencies and how to protect you and your family refer to www.emergencymanagementontario.ca
To Learn More about the Huron County Emergency Management Plan check out their website at https://www.huroncounty.ca/emergency-services/emergency-management/
Severe Winter Weather
This is an essential component of our Emergency Management public education efforts. This comprehensive guide provides detailed information and practical tips to help individuals and communities prepare for and respond to severe winter weather conditions. From understanding different types of winter storms to knowing how to create an emergency kit, this guide covers all aspects of winter weather preparedness. By following the recommendations outlined in this guide, individuals can ensure their safety and minimize the impact of severe winter weather events. Stay informed, stay prepared, and stay safe this winter season.