NEWS RELEASE MATTHEW RAE MPP
[Perth-Wellington] – Today, Matthew Rae, Member of Provincial Parliament for Perth-Wellington announced that the Town of Minto will be receiving $48,800 to purchase and install a standby generator, transfer switch, and concrete pad for the Palmerston & District Community centre.
“This provincial funding helps ensure our communities are safe and prepared for any situation,” said MPP Rae. “Whether it be once-in-a-decade snowfall like we had this winter, flooding, or any number of unforeseen disasters, we know that we have measures in place to protect our communities.”
Funding is being delivered through the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant, which strengthens emergency preparedness by funding local emergency management training, purchasing critical equipment, and improving infrastructure to make communities more resilient.
“A safe and prepared Ontario comes when communities and organizations have the resources they need to respond efficiently and effectively in times of crisis,” said Jill Dunlop, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response. “I saw first-hand, during the recent ice storms, how our community and the entire province is stronger when we have the capacity to come together to support each other and respond quickly when disaster strikes.”
This year, 114 recipients are receiving funding through the 2024-25 Community Emergency Preparedness Grant (CEPG) to help them purchase critical equipment and deliver emergency management training to increase local emergency readiness.
In addition to the Community Emergency Preparedness Grant, the Ontario government recently announced that it is building a new Ontario Emergency Preparedness and Response Headquarters that will support public safety and disaster response measures, including Ontario Corps.
