Emergency Preparedness Week May 7-13

Alberta’s campaign theme is: Build Preparedness Habits.

EP Week is a reminder that preparedness isn’t just about being ready for the next big disaster. It’s about making preparedness a part of your regular routine so you are better able to navigate disruptions, big or small.

The biggest reasons people are not prepared for emergencies are:

1. lack of information

2. lack of money

3. procrastination or delay taking action

For more information visit the Government of Alberta Website’s Emergency Preparedness Page.

Emergency Preparedness Week Toolkit 2023Download

Emergency alert tests

The test alert happens twice a year. Use the test alert to teach preparedness to youth by downloading the Alberta Emergency Test Alert Toolkit school resource guide.

1. The toolkit has a few short lessons for your classroom on the day of the test alert.

2. This toolkit – also in French – helps teachers use the test alert to prompt preparedness actions when the risk is low.

3. Schools, youth and their households can take steps to prepare so they are ready when the risk is high.

Visit Alert Ready for test dates.