The Ontario government has provided a grant of $49,848.22 to the Township of Russell to support emergency preparedness and response efforts.
“This funding will help Russell Township strengthen its ability to respond to emergencies of all kinds, from severe weather to power outages, by providing emergency personnel and municipal staff with the training and tools they need to keep residents safe, said Stéphane Sarrazin, MPP for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell.
Russell Township will use this funding to address key gaps in its preparedness and response capabilities for severe winter storms, which have become more intense in recent years. Weather events such as ice storms, heavy snowfall, and prolonged power outages have highlighted vulnerabilities in infrastructure, communication systems, and emergency shelter operations.
This project will help strengthen community resilience by upgrading essential equipment, including drones, cots, and emergency communication tools. It will also improve early warning systems and provide targeted training for emergency personnel and municipal staff to better protect the community.
“Thank you to the Province of Ontario for this support. As weather-related emergencies become more common, being prepared is more important than ever,” said Russell Township Mayor Mike Tarnowski, Mayor of the Township of Russell.
