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27 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,M ay 12,2022 insidehalton.com Know how to stay safe in an emergency Emergencies can happen at any time, and being prepared can help protect yourself and your family. You can ensure you are ready for an emergency by following three easy steps: Recognizing those who help keep Halton a great place to live Halton's nurses, public works staff and paramedic services team provide critical services and infrastructure that support our community each day. They have continued in these roles, and have ensured our community had access to essential services throughout the pandemic. I am proud to join these groups in celebration of their national recognition weeks this month! National Nursing Week (May 9 to 15): Celebrates the history, work and achievements of nurses, including those working for Halton Region to support public health and long-term care. National Public Works Week (May 15 to 21): Recognizes staff who provide community infrastructure and related programs, including Halton staff supporting waste management, roads and water and wastewater services. National Paramedic Services Week (May 22 to 28): Profiles the remarkable individuals who provide or support life-saving urgent medical care and community health programs. On behalf of Regional Council, I would like to offer my deepest gratitude to our nurses, public works staff and paramedics services team. Thank you for everything you do for our community! Halton Highlights May2022 This page has been donated by this newspaper to communicate important information to Halton residents at no cost to taxpayers. Meetings at Halton Region 05 12 22 Regional Council meetings are taking place through web conferencing until further notice. Videos will be posted to halton.ca. Visit halton.ca for the full schedule. We all have a role in stopping the spread of COVID-19. Gary Carr, Regional Chair Thank you to Halton's first responders and all those working to help keep our community safe. To learn more about the three steps and related precautions, visit the Preparing for Emergencies page on halton.ca. Step one: Know the risks Be aware of potential hazards that can cause or contribute to an emergency in your community, including severe weather (such as thunderstorms, flooding and high winds). I'd like to thank our local business community for their continued resiliency throughout the past two years. Our Global Business Centre and Small Business Centre teams continue to be available to help businesses find opportunities to succeed in the changing economy. To learn more about the 2021 Economic Review and access our services, visit halton.ca. Halton's 2021 Economic Review highlights why more businesses are calling Halton home While economies across the world have continued to feel the effects of COVID-19, Halton Region's 2021 Economic Review points to a positive future for the region's economic growth and recovery. With more people and companies choosing to call Halton home, we saw significant business investment, a marked increase in residential and commercial construction and an improvement in our unemployment rate in 2021. Halton's recovery was bolstered by Halton's in-demand, highly skilled and predominantly professional labour force, as well as the many supports available to help local businesses successfully navigate the challenges caused by the pandemic. Step two: Make a plan Know what to do during an emergency, such as how to escape your home, where you keep essential supplies and who to contact. Step three: Get a kit Assemble an emergency kit that contains food, water and other necessities required to last your household for at least 72 hours.