emergency preparedness week

May 6, 2020

Emergency Preparedness Week: Make a Plan, Have a Kit

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

How to prepare for power outages

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

How to prepare for flooding

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

How to get your home ready for emergencies

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

How to Prepare for Home Emergencies

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

Emergency Preparedness Week: Home Emergency Planning

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

How to Create an Emergency Plan for Home

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

How to Make a 72-Hour Emergency Kit

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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