Emergency Preparedness

• Ottawa halved federal emergency centre staff before wildfire season: union

  The Public Service Alliance of Canada said in a statement Thursday that about 60 employees at the Government Operations Centre in Ottawa received layoff notices in January.

  Canada

  Jul 23
  
• Southern Alberta municipalities say emergency preparedness critical

  From 72-hour emergency kit tips to full-on disaster simulations, several southern Alberta municipalities are preparing for potential emergencies during Emergency Preparedness Week.

  Canada

  May 7, 2025
  
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• Mom wants quicker reform on disaster preparations, one year after flood took son

  A year after her son died, Tera Sisco does not believe the Nova Scotia government has made significant improvements to the alert system's timeliness.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2024
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• How prepared are you for a wildfire? 3 critical ways you can get ready

  Whether in urban or rural areas, there are several things Canadians can do to protect their families and property from wildfires.

  Fire

  Jul 11, 2024
• ‘Field Day’: Manitoba ham radio enthusiasts dial in to international event

  Amateur radio operators in Manitoba are in Winnipeg this weekend to take part in 'Field Day,' an international event that helps operators prepare for emergency situations.

  Tech

  Jun 23, 2024
• Be prepared: Winnipeggers should plan ahead for emergencies, experts say

  It's Emergency Preparedness Week, and local experts are reminding Winnipeggers to plan ahead.

  Canada

  May 7, 2024
• Okanagan residents asked to turn attention to emergency preparedness

  Okanagan residents are being asked to turn their attention to their emergency preparedness plans this week, with the season for wildfire and extreme weather just around the corner.

  Canada

  May 6, 2024
• Emergency Preparedness Week kicks off in London, Ont.

  The annual event, which runs from May 6 to May 11 this year, features education and messaging to help people prepare for an emergency before they happen.

  Canada

  May 6, 2024
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• Canada’s upcoming wildfire season could be worse than last year, Sajjan warns

  Wildfires were a key topic during two days of meetings in Ottawa between provincial, territorial and federal emergency response ministers that wrapped up Wednesday.

  Canada

  Feb 21, 2024
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• ‘Doesn’t work great’: Bridging the emergency management gap for First Nations

  The First Nations' Emergency Services Society is helping bridge the jurisdictional gap First Nations face during wildfire season through preparedness and mitigation.

  Fire

  Aug 29, 2023