It’s Emergency Preparedness Week! This year’s theme: Be prepared. Know your risks.
From wildfires to floods, understanding the hazards in your area helps you stay safe and manage disruptions. 
Learn more: Know the risks | Alberta.ca
MAY 5, from 12–1 PM, join Be Prepared’s virtual info session and learn practical steps to protect yourself and your family: Register here Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
Make a Plan that Fits Your Life: Planning and being prepared will reduce stress and make it easier for you to get to a safe place. Learn how to tailor an emergency plan that fits your needs at alberta.ca/make-an-emergency-plan
Prepardness is a Journey – Take Your First Steps Today: Stock up on affordable supplies over time and set aside a small monthly amount for an emergency fund with cash on hand for outages. Learn more about how to prepare: www.alberta.ca/beprepared
Emergency Alert Tests: Due to the increase of wildfire activity in the province, the bi-annual test of the Alberta Emergency Alerting system scheduled for 1:55 p.m. on May 7 is cancelled.
Keep Supplies Up To Date: For an emergency kit checklist, visit: www.alberta.ca/build-an-emergency-kit
Consider Those With Additional Needs: Have you made a plan for those in your life who may have extra needs during an emergency? Spend Emergency Preparedness Week talking to your loved ones about what accommodations may be required when you need it most. For preparation ideas, visit: www.alberta.ca/make-an-emergency-plan
Pet Prepardness: This #EPWeek2025, create a pet emergency plan that considers transportation, supplies & their unique needs during evacuations. Acclimate your pet to caregivers & practice sheltering in place. Learn more: www.alberta.ca/pet-preparedness
