EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK – May 3 to 9, 2026

Prepared Together

This week is Emergency Preparedness Week and Ontario’s theme is “Prepared Together”. Being prepared isn’t just about having the right supplies. It’s about working together – individuals, organizations, and governments – so we can all respond and recover better.

Emergency Preparedness at TBRHSC

Here at TBRHSC we follow the Ontario Hospital Association’s standardized Emergency Colour Code system. Each colour code, as well as Alert 99/Alert 99 Trauma and Lockdown, has an Executive Sponsor and working group assigned to maintain the associated policy, review key incidents, and identify training and exercise opportunities. Each policy is updated on a 3-year cycle.

When was the last time your area’s emergency code binder was updated?

Are you missing any policies or sub-plans? Are all your policies current? Review the recommended emergency code binder table of contents (below) to help ensure your team is working off the most up-to-date response information.

Reminder: policies are located the iNtranet under Corporate Info > Emergency Codes or at the bottom of the Main Page where there’s a “quick link” to Emergency Codes.

Did you know that at TBRHSC, Emergency Preparedness has its own dedicated iNtranet page? It’s true! Be #PreparedTogether by reviewing our safety huddles, posters, and training videos. Check it out on the iNtranet under Departments > Emergency Preparedness and Security > Emergency Preparedness or via this link, and follow along as we gradually build up this resource with new material.

Our emergency colour codes and alerts aren’t meant to be a secret. Want to share with patients and visitors? No problem! Turn to page 26 of the Patient Care Resource booklet or direct them to https://tbrhsc.net/home/information-services/emergency-codes/

If you have questions, please reach out to your manager or Mēsha Richard, Lead, Emergency Preparedness (ext. 6552 or mesha.richard@tbh.net).