Emergency Codes
Emergency Codes Preparedness at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
At Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC), the Emergency Preparedness Committee works to ensure our organization has the capacity to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. The committee is comprised of representatives from various programs and services and is responsible for providing oversight and leadership related to hospital emergency preparedness, including all emergency colour codes.
Emergency Colour Codes
What are emergency codes?
An emergency code is a notification of an event that requires immediate action. TBRHSC utilizes standardized colour codes as supported by the Ontario Hospital Association. Staff, physicians, and volunteers understand what each code refers to and are aware of how to respond in order to provide a safe environment.
Know the Codes
If you see something, say something! Always inform the closest hospital worker as soon as possible, as they are trained to know the appropriate response actions.
Emergency Codes at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Personal Preparedness
Emergency preparedness starts with everyone. TBRHSC encourages our patients, families, and community to get involved in emergency preparedness by taking actions to become more prepared. Please consider the following steps:
Know the Risks
Across Canada, we face a number of hazards, which can vary from region to region. Knowing the risks can inform how we plan and prepare. Find out about risks in our region by using some of the following resources:
- Hazards monitored by Emergency Management Ontario
- Up to date information earthquake information via Natural Resources Canada
- Historical list of Canadian disasters, including where and when they occurred via Public Safety Canada Disaster Database
Make an Emergency Plan & Preparedness Kit
No two households are the same. When building your emergency plan, be mindful of the special needs and considerations of individuals in your own household. By evaluating your unique needs, you can be better prepared for any situation. The following resources will help you and your family prepare for all types of emergencies, including emergency plan templates and emergency kit content recommendations.
- City of Thunder Bay’s Emergency Planning page
- Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s Emergencies & Being Prepared page
- Government of Ontario’s Emergency Preparedness webpage
- Government of Canada’s Get Prepared page
Stay Informed
Tune into local news and emergency notification applications to stay up-to-date on important information.
- Current highway information, including road conditions and road closures via Ontario 511’s cellphone app and website
- Current weather alerts via Environment Canada’s WeatherCAN cellphone app and website
- Current forest fire activity and fire restrictions via the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources website
- Current wildfire smoke conditions via FireSmoke Canada
- Current air quality conditions via the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks, Thunder Bay monitoring station
Contact Us
For more information on Emergency Preparedness at TBRHSC or to make a suggestion for this page please email tbrhsc.emergencypreparedness@tbh.net.