Major disasters can occur at any time. Knowing the potential risks for your region can help you prepare yourself and your family
Public Safety Canada warns that you should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours. If a disaster happens in your community, it may take emergency workers time to get to you as they help those in desperate need.
We can lessen the impact of any emergency or disaster by knowing what to do before, during and after an emergency and by having our emergency kits ready.
Public Safety Canada recommends taking the following steps to prepare yourself:
- Know the risks
Know your region - Make a plan
- Prepare a kit
Visit the Public Safety Canada website and download your free Emergency Preparedness Guide, or create your own Emergency Preparedness Plan. You can also visit the Alberta Emergency Management Agency to learn more about Emergency Preparedness Week.