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Safe & Secure

Community safety for Orangeville & Dufferin

Trusted contacts, scam warnings and practical guides — focused on awareness and prevention, from official sources.

Community Safety Map

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Emergency & support contacts

Emergency — police, fire, ambulance

Crimes in progress, fires, medical emergencies or any danger to life.

911

OPP non-emergency

Report a crime that is not in progress or get police information (Dufferin OPP serves Orangeville).

1-888-310-1122

Website

OPP online reporting

Report certain non-emergency incidents to the OPP online.

Website

Crime Stoppers Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka

Share information anonymously. The tip line does not use caller ID and calls are not recorded.

1-800-222-8477

Website

Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

Report scams and fraud, as a victim or a witness. Phone lines open weekdays 10 am to 4:45 pm Eastern.

1-888-495-8501

Website

9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline

Call or text any time for mental health crisis support.

988

Website

Ontario Victim Support Line

Confidential support and referrals for people affected by crime.

1-888-579-2888

Website

211 Ontario

Find local community, social and health services.

Website

Contacts checked against official sources Nov 7, 2026.

Latest safety alerts

Official alerts will appear here once source monitoring is switched on. Until then, check:

OPP news releases Weather warnings Town notices

Scam & Fraud Watch

Bank or police impersonation

A caller says they are from your bank or the police and that your account is compromised.

Warning signs

Pressure to act right now
Asked to move money or hand a card to a courier
Caller ID that looks official

Protect yourself

Hang up and call the number on the back of your card
Banks and police never collect cards or cash at your door

Emergency (grandparent) scam

Someone pretends to be a grandchild or lawyer needing bail or urgent money, often targeting seniors.

Warning signs

Asked to keep it secret
Cash, gift cards or crypto requested

Protect yourself

Call the family member directly
Agree a family code word

Text and email phishing

Messages about a parcel, toll, refund or tax payment with a link to a fake site.

Warning signs

Unexpected link
Spelling errors or odd sender address

Protect yourself

Don't click — go to the official website yourself
Report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

Online marketplace fraud

Fake listings, overpayment cheques or requests to pay a deposit before seeing an item.

Warning signs

Price far below normal
Seller won't meet or video call

Protect yourself

Meet in a public place
Don't pay deposits by e-transfer to strangers

Door-to-door and fake contractors

Unsolicited offers for repairs, furnaces or water heaters with large upfront payments.

Warning signs

"Today only" pricing
No written contract

Protect yourself

Get multiple written quotes
Never feel pressured to sign at the door

Romance and investment scams

An online contact builds trust, then asks for money or promotes a crypto "opportunity".

Warning signs

Never available to meet
Guaranteed high returns

Protect yourself

Never send money to someone you haven't met
Check investments with the Ontario Securities Commission

If you've been affected: stop contact, call your bank, report to the OPP non-emergency line (1-888-310-1122) and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (1-888-495-8501). Anti-Fraud Centre

Road & traffic safety

Highway closures & conditions

Official provincial road conditions, closures and cameras, including Highways 9 and 10.

Ontario 511

Local roads & streetlights

Report potholes, broken streetlights or sidewalk hazards to the Town.

Town of Orangeville

Home, personal & family safety

Home security

Preventing break-ins

Lock doors and windows, including the garage and shed
Use motion-sensor outdoor lighting
Don't post travel plans publicly
Bring packages in quickly or use a pickup point

Vehicle security

Protect your vehicle

Always lock up and take the keys and fob
Keep valuables out of sight
Park in well-lit areas
Consider a steering wheel lock or fob-blocking pouch

Personal safety

Getting around safely

Let someone know your plans
Stick to well-lit, busy routes at night
Trust your instincts and leave if uncomfortable
Don't confront anyone — call police instead

Family safety

Kids and online safety

Keep devices in shared spaces for younger kids
Talk about who to go to for help
Slow down in school zones
Make a family emergency plan together

Cybertip.ca

Fire safety

Smoke and CO alarms

Smoke alarms must be installed on each storey of the home and outside sleeping areas
Keep working carbon monoxide alarms outside all sleeping areas
Test alarms monthly
Practise a home escape plan with two ways out

Ontario Fire Marshal

Emergency preparedness

Be ready for 72 hours

Water: 2 litres per person per day
Non-perishable food, flashlight, radio and batteries
Medications and copies of documents
Plan for pets and power outages

Ontario: Be prepared

Neighbourhood watch

A neighbourhood watch is a group of neighbours who look out for each other and share safety information with police. We haven't confirmed an active Orangeville program yet, so we're not listing one. To start or join a group, contact the Dufferin OPP non-emergency line. Never investigate or confront anyone yourself.