Services to Citizens
Civil Safety
Mandate
The mission of municipal public safety is to protect persons and property. This protection is provided by setting up a municipal structure and a public safety plan.
Functions
- Prevention measures
- Preparing to assist
- Providing assistance during an actual or imminent disaster
- Restoring things to normal after the event
Government message
If a major catastrophe or disaster occurred in Sutton, could you be self-sufficient during the first 72 hours? The governments of Canada and Quebec provide guides to help citizens prepare for future disasters which could require the emergency assistance over a long period of time.
To help disaster-preparedness services serve communities better, citizens can prepare survival kits to meet their needs and those of their families over a period of 72 hours. This gives first responders time to quickly help those most in need. Check the two following government websites for more information: