Get prepared for emergencies
Get prepared for emergencies
Emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere. Knowing what to do before, during, and after an emergency can help you and your family stay safe.
Get your household ready
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It’s important to make a plan so you and your family know what to do and who to contact during an emergency. Download our fillable action plan available in multiple languages and follow the steps to get started.
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Learn tips to prepare and protect your home before, during, and after an emergency.
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Make sure you have food and supplies ready to go for the first three days following an emergency.
Get your business ready
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Our Ready Business program provides tools and resources to help businesses in Calgary plan for potential risks, and to get back up and running after an emergency.
Get your squad ready
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Ready Squad is a youth focused emergency preparedness program that teaches kids about the types of emergencies that can occur in Calgary and how to prepare for them.
Other resources
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Ready Calgary is a free, online community preparedness program for citizens. The course covers safety at home, in the workplace, neighbourhood and community. Become a leader in your community and help empower a resilient network of prepared citizens.
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Despite best planning, you might require help from others during an emergency.
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Pets
If you have pets, make sure they’re part of your emergency plan. In a crisis, leaving a pet behind is the last thing any pet owner wants to face. Prepare ahead by ensuring you have food, water, medications, and a safe way to transport them.
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Preparing may involve specific planning for persons with disabilities.