Emergency Preparedness Week Recognized in Saskatchewan; SaskAlert Test Scheduled for May 7

Chestermere Observes Emergency Preparedness Week with Resources, and Community Engagement - The Chestermere Anchor

From May 4 to 10, the City of Chestermere marked Emergency Preparedness Week with a series of community-focused initiatives aimed at building resilience, boosting awareness, and equipping residents with the tools they need to face emergencies head-on. Led by Chestermere Fire Services, the annual campaign emphasized the importance of planning ahead for emergencies—whether natural disasters,… Read More » The post Chestermere Observes Emergency Pre…

ECONOMIC EMERGENCY SUPPORTS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND RURAL COMMUNITIES

WENDY MCCULLOCH BRITISH COLUMBIA – As Emergency Preparedness Week every May reminds us, being ready for the unexpected is more than a best practice—it’s a necessity. For rural communities and the small businesses that sustain them, the impact of economic disasters and disruptions can be profound. That’s why Community Futures British Columbia (CFBC) launched the Rural Resiliency Initiative—a proactive, adaptable, and community-focused approach to…

Emergency Preparedness Week Recognized in Saskatchewan; SaskAlert Test Scheduled for May 7

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 4-10, 2025, as Emergency Preparedness Week in the province.  The theme for 2025 is "Be prepared. Know your risks," which encourages everyone to...

Province marks Emergency Preparedness Week – Clark's Crossing Gazette

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 4-10, 2025, as Emergency Preparedness Week in the province.  The theme for 2025 is “Be prepared. Know your risks,” which encourages everyone to understand the risks in their area and to learn what actions to take to protect themselves and their households. “Emergency Preparedness Week is the perfect time to create an emergency plan and 72-hour emergency kit for your home and vehicle,” Corrections…

Emergency Preparedness Week starts

A First-Aid kit and portable radio are two necessities for your emergency kit. File Photo/CentralAlbertaOnline.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is this week (May 4 to 10) and is a reminder for people in Canada to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and their household during emergencies. The theme this year is "Be Prepared. Know Your Risks." He…

Cochrane Search and Rescue promotes emergency preparedness

This week, team members will be canvassing the Sunset Ridge neighbourhood, delivering useful information to help families get ready for emergencies and disasters. Photo/Cochrane Search and Rescue.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } It’s Emergency Preparedness Week, and Cochrane Search and Rescue is taking a proactive approach to help residents stay safe. This week, members of the team will be out in the Sunset Rid…