Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is an annual event coordinated by Public Safety Canada (PSC) in collaboration with provinces, territories, and various partners.
This year’s EP Week runs from May 4-10, 2025, aiming to encourage Canadians to become better prepared for emergencies.
Emergency preparedness is a continuous journey, unique to each individual. EP Week provides an opportunity to highlight the importance of being prepared and offers practical steps for all Albertans to follow. The steps include:
The Preparedness Survey of Albertans indicates that a lack of information is a significant barrier to preparedness in the province. These resources can support your efforts in encouraging community members to take disaster risk reduction actions by providing: