Category: Emergency Preparedness

Be Prepared: Vector-Borne Diseases

July 28, 2026

Our climate is changing, and our weather is becoming warmer, wetter and wilder. As our climate gets warmer, blacklegged ticks are expanding their range further north, including Burlington. We will likely to see both an increase in the number and variety of ticks, and the diseases they carry.  Vector-borne diseases (diseases spread through insects) can affect everyone’s health. By taking the steps to prepare for ticks, we can make sure everyone … More Be Prepared: Vector-Borne Diseases

Be Prepared: Air Quality 

July 15, 2026

Our climate is changing, and our weather is becoming warmer, wetter and wilder. Heat events are becoming more frequent, longer and hotter in Burlington. While poor air quality events can happen at any time, they often occur from May to September because air pollution concentrations can be higher in hotter weather. In addition, wildfire season in Canada is expected to increase in severity and duration, which … More Be Prepared: Air Quality 

Be Prepared: Extreme Heat 

July 7, 2026

Our climate is changing, and our weather is becoming warmer, wetter and wilder. Heat events are becoming more frequent, longer and hotter in Burlington.  Heat events can affect everyone’s health. By taking the steps to prepare for heat events, we can make sure everyone has a safe and fun summer. What is a Heat Warning?  Environment and Climate Change Canada will issue … More Be Prepared: Extreme Heat 

Climate Resilient Burlington Plan – Year 4 Progress Update 

June 18, 2026

In 2022, City Council approved Burlington’s first plan related to climate adaptation called Climate Resilient Burlington (CRB): A Plan for Adapting to Our Warmer, Wetter and Wilder Weather. The CRB plan includes a 10-year action plan with 32 actions identified under five themes to manage the highest risks to the City associated with our changing climate.    Climate adaptation is only one half of our climate work. The City also has two plans related to climate mitigation, or reducing … More Climate Resilient Burlington Plan – Year 4 Progress Update 

Canadian Environment Week: Ten Ways We Are Making a Difference 

June 1, 2026

Happy Canadian Environment Week, Burlington! Established in 1971, Canadian Environment Week celebrates our environmental accomplishments and encourages Canadians to contribute to conserving and protecting their environment. This year, Canadian Environmental Week is taking place from May 31 to June 6, 2026. Two special days include Clean Air Day on June 3 and World Environment Day on June 5.   To celebrate, we wanted to highlight 10 ways we’re making a difference for the … More Canadian Environment Week: Ten Ways We Are Making a Difference 

Emergency Preparedness Week: Watch, learn about home insurance & win an emergency kit

May 4, 2026

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 3 to 9. This year, the City of Burlington is partnering with the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) to focus on one key piece of preparedness that is often overlooked: home insurance and how it works when you need it most.  The webinar covers how insurance works in practice, what is typically covered when it … More Emergency Preparedness Week: Watch, learn about home insurance & win an emergency kit

Climate Resilient Burlington Plan – Year 3 Progress Update

July 30, 2025

In 2022, City Council approved Burlington’s first plan related to climate adaptation called Climate Resilient Burlington (CRB): A Plan for Adapting to Our Warmer, Wetter and Wilder Weather. The CRB plan includes a 10-year action plan with 32 actions identified under five themes to manage the highest risks to the City associated with our changing … More Climate Resilient Burlington Plan – Year 3 Progress Update

Burlington is a CDP 2024 A List City

Burlington Recognized on CDP’s 2024 A List for Climate Leadership

May 29, 2025

The City of Burlington has been named to the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP’s) 2024 Cities A List, recognizing global leadership in environmental transparency, climate action and resilience planning. Only 112 cities worldwide (15 percent of scored cities) earned CDP’s top score. Canada’s 2024 A List cities include: Burlington alongside Calgary, Halifax, Montréal, Nanaimo, Toronto, Vancouver, … More Burlington Recognized on CDP’s 2024 A List for Climate Leadership

City of Burlington a Finalist for the 2025 Business Excellence Awards in the Environmental Impact Award Category

May 15, 2025

The Burlington Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards were held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. This event recognized 62 finalists across eight categories including: The City of Burlington was nominated for an Environmental Impact Award and then announced as one of six finalists earlier this year. While we were not the winner of our category, … More City of Burlington a Finalist for the 2025 Business Excellence Awards in the Environmental Impact Award Category

Emergency Preparedness Week 2025: Be Prepared for Every Season

May 6, 2025

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4–10, 2025. Emergencies can occur in any season, and being prepared helps ensure your safety, as well as the safety of your loved ones and neighbours. Steps to Prepare for Any Emergency Create a Step-by-Step Emergency Plan Prepare Emergency Kits Home Emergency Kit Have a kit ready with essential items: … More Emergency Preparedness Week 2025: Be Prepared for Every Season