Citizen Academy Program
The Citizen Academy Program is intended to build community awareness of emergency preparedness. The program trains residents in emergency management to encourage resilience, empower Londoners and protect the environment and property in our community.
The Citizen Academy Program provides adult residents an opportunity to learn first-hand about emergency management issues and programs in London. Residents will participate in classroom sessions facilitated by staff from Emergency Management and Security Services.
Attendees will be encouraged to assist the community with emergency management information in any way they can.
Each session will cover the following topics:
- Emergency Operations Centre exercise video
- Emergency preparedness presentation and video
- Emergency Management in London Presentation
The next Citizen Academy course is scheduled for the following dates:
- Tuesday, February 18, 2025
- Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- Thursday, September 18, 2025
- Tuesday, October 14, 2025
These sessions will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For more information or to register for the Citizen Academy Program, please email Taylor Simmons at tsimmons@london.ca.
Book an emergency preparedness workshop
We would be happy to help arrange an emergency preparedness workshop for your group! This includes but is not limited to community groups, workplaces and school programs.
Please contact Taylor Simmons at tsimmons@london.ca to book a workshop or learn more. Be sure to include the location for the workshop, how many individuals will be attending and how long you would like the workshop to be. We look forward to meeting with you and your team.
Emergency preparedness workshop topics include:
- General emergency preparedness
- Specific emergency preparedness, such as:
- Knowing the risks in the community
- Building home emergency plans
- Creating emergency kits
- Staying informed
- Severe weather hazards and preparedness
Emergency preparedness video series
The Emergency Management team wants to make sure you have all the information you need to be prepared for any type of emergency. Taylor Simmons, the team's Public Educator, has created a video series that cover a variety of topics to ensure that you are as prepared as possible.