Emergency Preparedness Week is in May and is a national event supported by Public Safety Canada, working closely with Provincial, Local, and Indigenous Governments to promote preparedness in every area.
From preparing a personal Grab and Go Bag, building your household 72-hour Emergency Kit, and updating your Emergency plan, Abbotsford supports preparedness.
Everyone has a role to play in an emergency. We also know that disaster can strike at any time! Are you ready for your biggest role in an emergency - Being Prepared? You don’t need to wait for a special day or week to get ready – do it now.
Get to know the risks to your neighbourhood and community
Make a Plan – from a household fire escape plan to a recovery plan – what are you going to do AFTER the disaster
The following videos are an excellent resource to help you on your way to being Prepared. Challenge your family to join you and make it a family activity!
Emergencies happen when at least expected. An emergency plan is a playbook for how you and your household will respond to a disaster. Knowing what to do will reduce anxiety and help keep you focused and safe. Learn more at PreparedBC
After a disaster, your home emergency kit will be invaluable. Building a kit does not take long and does not have to be costly – you will be glad that you did when disaster strikes. Learn more at PreparedBC
If you have to evacuate due to a flood or wildfire, you will want to have your grab-and-go bags packed in advance. If you wait until the last minute, you may not be thinking clearly and forget important items, or pack some you do not really need. Learn more at PreparedBC
After a disaster, your home emergency kit will be invaluable. Building a kit does not take long and does not have to be costly – you will be glad that you did when disaster strikes. Learn more at PreparedBC
During an emergency, you and your animal companion(s) may be on your own for several days, and your pets will be relying on you to help them through it. Preparing for your pets is just as important as preparing for the human members of your family. Learn more at PreparedBC
Definitions you should know in advance of an emergency in your community: Evacuation Order: You are at risk. Leave the area immediately. Local police or RCMP enforce evacuation orders. Evacuation Alert: Be ready to leave on short notice. If you leave before or during this alert, it is called a voluntary evacuation. Evacuation Rescind: All is currently safe and you can return home. Stay tuned for other possible evacuation alerts or orders. Learn more at PreparedBC
