Emergency Resources
The following resources are available for Calgary's indigenous residents to consult when creating their own individual and family emergency plan. By consulting these resources and taking the time to create a personalized emergency plan, Calgary's indigenous residents can help ensure their safety and preparedness in the event of a disaster.
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72 Hour Kit:
In case of an emergency, responders may be occupied with helping those in immediate danger, so it's important to have a 72-hour kit with supplies to support you and your family for three days in an emergency situation. The kit should include bottled water, food, medication, a first aid kit, a wind-up flashlight and radio, an external battery pack or wind-up phone charger, dust masks and duct tape, a whistle, personal sanitation items, warm clothes and blankets or sleeping bags, important documents, cash in small bills and coins, supplies for your baby and pet if applicable, and entertainment. Additionally, you should also put together an emergency action plan to ensure that you and your family members know what to do and who to call in case of an emergency. The 72-hour kit should be stored in a waterproof, wheeled suitcase or container that is portable in case you have to evacuate your home, and you should check and replenish/swap supplies as needed, ideally when you change your clocks.
Visit their website at:
https://www.calgary.ca/emergencies/preparedness/72-hour-kit.html
Emergency Alerts & Notifications
During an emergency or disaster, individuals can obtain information through local media, social media, and various websites. Alert Ready is Canada's warning system that sends critical alerts through TV, cable, satellite, radio, and some cellular phones, and the alerts are sent by local emergency officials. Alberta Emergency Alerts are issued to warn people about potential risks, and individuals can sign up to receive this information directly through Twitter, the Alberta Emergency Alert app, or their website.
App - www.alertready.ca
Ready Calgary - Online Course
Ready Calgary is an emergency preparedness program developed by the Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) to educate and build resilience for individuals and communities. The program offers a free online course to help citizens prepare for emergencies and encourages leadership within communities to create a network of prepared individuals. The course covers emergency preparedness fundamentals, is approximately 40-60 minutes long, and participants receive an official certificate of completion. A participant manual is also available for more information.
Visit their website at:
https://www.calgary.ca/emergencies/preparedness/ready-calgary-course.html
Calgary Emergency
Management Agency (CEMA):
The CEMA website provides detailed information on emergency preparedness, including how to create an emergency plan and what to include in your emergency kit. They also offer training courses and workshops to help residents prepare for disasters. Visit their website at
Visit their website at:
https://www.calgary.ca/our-services/calgary-emergency-management-agency.html to learn more.
Canadian Red Cross
Emergency Preparedness for Indigenous Communities:
The Canadian Red Cross offers a variety of resources for Indigenous communities, including a step-by-step guide to emergency preparedness. This guide includes information on how to create an emergency plan, what to include in your emergency kit, and how to stay informed during a disaster.
Visit their website at:
https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/emergencies-and-disasters-in-canada/be-ready-emergency-preparedness-and-recovery/emergency-preparedness-for-indigenous-communities to learn more.
Government of Alberta
Make an Emergency Plan
he Government of Alberta website provides detailed information on how to create an emergency plan, including what to include in your emergency kit and how to prepare for different types of disasters. They also offer a free emergency preparedness app that can help you create and store your emergency plan on your phone.
Visit their website at:
https://www.alberta.ca/make-an-emergency-plan.aspx to
Government of Canada
Canada's Get Prepared Website
The Government of Canada's Get Prepared website offers a variety of resources for emergency preparedness, including a step-by-step guide to creating an emergency plan. They also provide information on how to prepare for specific types of disasters, such as floods and winter storms.
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