May 6, 2020
The first week in May is marked as Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada, an awareness and education campaign aimed at helping Canadians properly prepare for an emergency, should one occur. Emergency Preparedness Week is a national awareness initiative that has…
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May 9, 2019
The weather in Calgary is known to change on a dime and this can put a huge strain on electric power systems. Freezing rain, blizzards and high winds can damage power lines, meaning a loss of power for an unknown…
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May 8, 2019
Between 2003-2012, flooding cost Canadians over $20 billion. The scariest part is that many of these people weren’t insured for flood damage, meaning they had to pay for all repairs and replacements out of their own pockets. When it comes…
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May 8, 2018
The first week in May is marked as Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada, an awareness and education campaign aimed at helping Canadians taking action to protect themselves and their families during times of emergencies. This year's theme is "Be Emergency Ready". While governments…
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May 9, 2017
The first week in May is marked as Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada, an awareness and education campaign aimed at helping Canadians taking action to protect themselves and their families during times of emergencies. This year's theme is: Plan. Prepare. Be Aware.…
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May 4, 2016
The first week in May is marked as Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada, an awareness and education campaign aimed at helping Canadians taking action to protect themselves and their families during times of emergencies. This year's theme is: Plan -…
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May 6, 2015
This week is Emergency Preparedness Week, and it's important to ensure you and your family are prepared for a natural disaster or emergency, if one should strike. You may not have warning for when such an event could take place,…
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May 8, 2014
This week is Emergency Preparedness Week, and in thinking about how to prepare yourself and your home for an emergency, it's important to have a 72-hour kit on-hand. Your 72-hour kit should be in your vehicle or easily accessible in…
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