Everyone has a role to play in an emergency. EP Week is an opportunity for you to take action to ensure you are prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community during an emergency. This year, the theme is Be Prepared. Know Your Risks. The intent of the theme is to encourage Canadians to understand the risks in their area and learn what actions they can take to protect themselves and their families.

Get Involved!

This year, participate in our challenge to win an emergency kit on our social media channels.

Simply tell us how you’re helping to make you and your family better prepared to cope during an emergency, and use the hashtag #ReadyforAnything.

It can be as simple as making an emergency kit with items found around your home, creating a family emergency plan, or becoming more informed about the hazards in your area. Get creative and post those messages, photos, or videos!

Don’t forget to use the hashtag #EPWeek2023.

More info on rules and regulations are available.

Resources

• Emergency Preparedness Week Video 2022
• Emergency Management Organizations
• Emergency Preparedness Week Toolkit
• Emergency Preparedness Guide
• Learn about hazards and other emergencies
• Make an emergency plan
• Build an emergency kit

For more information, please contact ps.getprepared-preparevous.sp@ps-sp.gc.ca or call 1-800-830-3118.

This national event is coordinated by Public Safety Canada, in close collaboration with the provinces and territories and partners.