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
- Build or Purchase an Emergency Kit
In addition to the videos below – this link will guide you through identifying risks, building your kits, and making a plan.
Public emergency preparation and recovery - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)
Video Resources
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!