New Tecumseth receives nearly $50,000 grant for fire safety equipment

PRESS RELEASE
SIMCOE-GRAY MPP BRIAN SAUNDERSON
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Today, Brian Saunderson, MLA for Simcoe-Grey, announced that the Ontario government is investing $49,987 in the Corporation of the Town of New Tecumseth to help them prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Funding is provided through the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant, a $5 million investment to help communities and organizations purchase supplies, equipment and provide training and essential services.

“We never know when funds like this will be needed, but it is vital that we are prepared when the unexpected happens and our communities need help,” said MP Brian Saunderson. “We have all seen extreme weather recently and the damage it can do. Taking appropriate action before emergencies occur is the responsible thing to do.”

The City of New Tecumseth will use this funding to help New Tecumseth Fire Rescue obtain emergency equipment, including a drone, basket stretcher, anchor trailer, chainsaw, rescue blade and helmet lights.

“Through the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant, our government is stepping up its efforts to ensure Ontario is safe, practiced and prepared for any type of emergency,” said Trevor Jones, Associate Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response . “From floods to wildfires, these targeted investments will empower communities and organizations to improve their emergency response. Whether it’s building local fire departments or enabling more effective search and rescue operations, our government is giving communities the tools and resources they need to keep people safe.”

The funding supports 113 recipients across Ontario, including municipalities, local service boards, First Nations communities, tribal councils, Indigenous service organizations and non-governmental organizations with emergency preparedness mandates.

“Being prepared in an emergency is extremely important to ensure our ability to respond quickly to the unexpected,” said New Tecumseth Mayor Richard Norcross. “We are grateful for the province’s assistance to help ensure our emergency services teams have the tools and training they need when the community calls on them for help.”

The Community Emergency Preparedness Grant is part of $110 million the government has committed over the next three years to strengthen emergency preparedness in Ontario. The province will continue to make substantial investments and expand training programs to support the Ontario government’s comprehensive approach to emergency management and response.

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