Emergency Preparedness Week is May 7-13

Emergency Preparedness Week is an annual event that takes place each year during the first full week of May. This national event is co-ordinated by Public Safety Canada, in close collaboration with the provinces and territories and partners.

This year, the theme is "Plan. Prepare. Be Aware." It is meant to help Canadians take action to protect themselves and their families during emergencies.

Through the Get Prepared campaign, Canadians have learned to know the risks, make a plan, and get an emergency kit. This year's theme highlights the importance of having these measures in place but specifically emphasizes the need to keep up-to-date on current conditions, such as the weather, that might impact you. 

Working together with community leaders, first-responders, non-government organizations and all levels of government, we are building a more resilient and safer Canada.

For more information, visit: Get Prepared Canada.