Evacuee Support Guide
Emergency social services (ESS) is a program for delivery of short-term support services provided to meet the immediate basic needs for individuals, households, and communities affected by an incident.
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Temporary shelter
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Food and water
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Personal services (e.g., hygiene items, clothing, emergency first aid and healthcare, disability supports, ethnocultural supports, psychosocial supports)
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Emergency supports for companion animals and service dogs
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Registering and tracking evacuees
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Family reunification
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ESS facilities (e.g., reception centres)
Please Note: Some of these services are provided by organizations other than GPREP
In order to receive these and any other authorized supports, evacuees need to “Register” at a Reception Centre. A self registration link will be publish for persons not needing to access supports
The Reception Centre location is chosen at the time of each emergency based on facility availability, number of households impacted, supports required, and direction and method of travel.
When Evacuating
Bring important documents, medications, food, water and important supplies, to be away from your home for at least 7 days or more. Bring your pets, pet food and supplies.
