The Mandatory Health Programs and Services Guidelines (1997) require the Northwestern Health Unit to identify health hazards and take appropriate action that will protect community health and ensure continued public health services are delivered during a health hazard event.
The Northwestern Health Unit is a key member of all Community Emergency Response Committees for the areas including Atikokan, Dryden, Ear Falls, Emo, Fort Frances, Ignace, Kenora, Minaki, Pickle Lake, Rainy River, Red Lake, Sioux Lookout, and Sioux Narrows. Each committee brings together community partners to develop, coordinate and monitor the implementation of Community Emergency Response Plans so that communities are prepared for emergencies.
The Medical Officer of Health is responsible for the coordination of the Health Unit’s role in all Community Emergency Response Plans. Community Emergency Response Plans are available in each of the Northwestern Health Unit offices.
24-Hour Emergency Call Number The Northwestern Health Unit is accessible 24 hours a day in the event of a health hazard emergency. To report a health hazard, call 1-807-468-7109.