Emergency Preparedness Week - May 6-12, 2012

Disaster and emergencies can strike anytime, anywhere. If one happened today, what would you  do and who would you depend on for the next 72 hours to stay safe?

Who depends on you in 72?

This year's theme is "Who depends on you in 72?" If you or your family are caught in an emergency or disaster, are you prepared? Do you have a 72-hour kit? An emergency plan?

Preparedness is a shared responsibility. We know that in some cases when a disaster occurs, it can take up to three days for emergency responders to reach you while they deal with the response and the most critically injured. Make sure you take the time now to prepare yourself with the items necessary to survive for a 72-hour period.

  May 12, 2012 - Get Ready in the Park winner of the
72 hour Personal Emergency Preparedness Kit is
KATHY FRASER!  Congratulations Kathy!

Be prepared for an emergency or disaster (Information Bulletin, April 27, 2012) 

2012 Emergency Preparedness Week activities (updated May 3, 2012) (pdf) Check back often for updates on activities in your community.

What's in a 72-hour kit?
 
A 72-hour emergency kit is easy to prepare, and can be low cost.
72 Hour Detailed Emergency Kit

Is your family ready for a disaster? 

Family Emergency Preparedness (pdf)
Emergency Preparedness Guide - all topics (pdf)

Prepare your family for a disaster with three steps:

  • Know the risks in your region
  • Make a family emergency plan and practice it
  • Prepare an emergency kit for your home and vehicle

                                                                                                                                                                        Get Ready for Tornadoes (pdf)

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Get Ready for Wildfires (pdf)


Get Ready for Flooding (pdf)


Useful links:

Alberta Emergency Alert  provides timely, accurate information to Albertans, businesses and visitors in emergencies or disasters.
City of Calgary Emergency Management Agency "Disaster Alley" (external site)
City of Edmonton "Get Ready in the Park" (external site)
Canadian Red Cross Activity Booklet (Ages 7-8) 
Get Prepared Government of Canada (external site) 
Public Safety Canada 72-Hour Kit (video)