ePACT for Families

Why does ePACT require a personal healthcare number (e.g. Carecard, OHIP)?
If you have joined ePACT to use on a personal basis, your personal healthcare number is optional, but recommended so your emergency contacts can access it i...
Mon, 2 Dec, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Why must I provide detailed medical history information about my dependent?
Providing immunization information may be requested by some organizations to ensure they have your child's accurate medical information in the event of ...
Thu, 27 Aug, 2026 at 12:31 PM
What can ePACT be used for?
Emergencies happen every day, and ePACT can be used in any situation – big or small. Here are just a few examples of how ePACT can help in a crisis:    A...
Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 3:57 PM
I forgot my password. How do I reset it?
To reset your password, please follow the steps below: 1. Go to the ePACT login page, ensuring you are in the correct region by looking at the flag, then...
Mon, 24 Aug, 2026 at 4:15 PM
How do I change or update my password?
To change your password, follow these steps:   1. Log into your ePACT account.   2. Click on your name in the top right hand corner, then click Account Se...
Mon, 31 Mar, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Can I accept an invite using a different email address?
No, you MUST use the email address that received the ePACT invitation to log in/create your ePACT account. The email address that received the ePACT inv...
Mon, 2 Dec, 2024 at 3:24 PM
How do I change or update my email?
If you have already created an account and would like to change your email address, follow these steps: 1. Log into your ePACT account using the initial...
Mon, 31 Mar, 2025 at 1:19 PM
How do I remove an emergency contact?
If you would like to remove an emergency contact and they have not created an account or do not have an email, follow these steps: 1. From your My ePACT ho...
Tue, 3 Dec, 2024 at 2:34 PM
What's the difference between having a local contact and an out of area contact?
In an emergency or disaster, local calling lines can be down or have call traffic reduced for emergency responder use. Long distance lines are often still a...
Tue, 3 Dec, 2024 at 3:45 PM
What information does an emergency contact need to provide?
When responding to a request, an emergency contact will need to confirm (or provide) their basic contact information (name, phone number, email) so that the...
Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 10:14 AM