Emergency Preparedness

Are you prepared?

Know the risks. Make a plan. Have a kit.

Make a Plan:

Make a household emergency plan. Discuss with all family and household members what you will do in the event of an emergency.

Check your insurance:

  • Coverage is available for most major disasters including fire, lightning strikes, windstorms, hail, tornadoes, and others

  • Make sure your policy includes sewer back-up insurance

  • Keep a detailed paper and/or video inventory of your home or business and keep it in your emergency kit

  • Keep all your important documents in a safe location that is easily available
 

  • Be aware that government disaster recovery programs will not compensate for damage and loss for which insurance was readily and reasonably available before the disaster occurred

Audit your home:

  • Check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

  • Make sure no flammable materials are kept near electrical equipment or your furnace

  • Check for frayed electrical cords or overloaded circuits

  • Identify all potential exits

  • Learn how to turn off your water and electricity safely 

  • Locate safe rooms in your home

Emergency Update Resources:

Wildfires: Fort McMurray Area Update

Evacuation Information: RMWB

Resource Links:

Get Prepared - Government of Canada

Emergency Preparedness - Government of Alberta

Make an Emergency Plan

Emergency Kit Checklist

Emergency Kit Checklist - Pets

Emergency Kit Checklist - Vehicles

Emergency Preparedness Farm Animals

Prepare a Kit

Basic Items:

  • Water - two litres of water per person per day

  • Food - canned, package or non-perishable food for each member

  • Wind up or battery-powered flashlight

  • First aid kit

  • Extra keys for your car and house

  • Cash, travelers' cheques and change

  • Important family documents

Additional Items:

  • Candles and matches or lighter (place in a sturdy container)

  • Change of clothing and footwear for each household member

  • Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each household member

  • Toiletries and personal hygiene items

  • Hand sanitizer, toilet paper and garbage bags

  • Prepaid phone card and/or mobile phone charger

  • Pet food and supplies

  • Infant formula, baby food and supplies

  • Activities for children like books, puzzles or toys

  • Prescription medication and medical equipment

  • Utensils, plates and cups

  • Household chlorine bleach or water purifying tablets

  • Basic tools (hammer, pliers, wrench, screwdrivers, work gloves. and pocketknife)

  • Small fuel-operated stove and fuel

  • Whistle

  • Duct tape

Vehicle Kit:

  • Sleeping bags or blankets

  • Small shovel, scraper, and snowbrush

  • Roadmaps

  • Sand, salt, or non-clumping kitty litter

  • Tow rope

  • Anti-freeze/windshield washer fluid

  • Jumper cables

  • Warning light or road flares

  • Traction mat

  • Compass

  • Roll of paper towels

  • Axe or hatchet

  • Methyl hydrate (for fuel line and windshield de-icing)

  • All-purpose fire extinguisher (rated A-B-C)