Be Prepared. Know the Risks | Emergency Preparedness Week 2025

Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is an annual, nationwide event coordinated by Public Safety Canada (PSC) in partnership with the provinces, territories, and other partners to encourage Canadians to become better prepared for emergencies. EP Week always occurs the first week of May, with this year's event running from May 4 to 10th.

Be Prepared is hosting a virtual preparedness information session on May 5, 2025 from noon - 1pm, covering practical steps Albertans can take to be better prepared for emergencies. Register HERE for the virtual information session event.

Get ready for emergencies and disasters by taking simple steps now. To be prepared, you need to know what to do, where to go, and have enough supplies for a week or more. Supplies include food, water, medications and important documents. Include supplies for your pets as well.

Preparing in advance can keep you safe and comfortable, and help you get back to your normal life and work more quickly. It also helps others because emergency responders can focus on helping those who need it the most.

Emergency preparedness is an ongoing journey that is built over time and unique for everyone. EP Week is an opportunity to spotlight emergency preparedness nation-wide and use your knowledge as community leaders to break preparedness down in a way that makes sense for all Albertans:

• Get and stay informed
• Know the risks
• Make a plan
• Gather supplies and build a kit
• Make community connections

Public Safety Canada's three-year theme cycle helps organizations plan strategically and maximize existing content. As we enter the final year of the 'Be prepared. Know your risks' theme, it's time to reinforce key messages and build on past efforts.

Learn more at: Emergency preparedness | Alberta.ca