Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4 – 10, 2025

The City has tools and resources at calgary.ca/getready to help Calgarians get prepared. (Pexels Photo)

By City of Calgary

Emergency Preparedness Week is taking place from May 4 – 10. This annual event is held across Canada every May to encourage people to prepare for the range of emergencies that could happen in their communities.

“Emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere,” says Coby Duerr, Deputy Chief of the Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA). “While we can’t always prevent emergencies, we can take steps to prepare for them.”

During Emergency Preparedness Week, Calgarians are encouraged to learn about the hazards that exist in Calgary and the actions they can take to protect themselves, their families, and their communities.

The City has tools and resources at calgary.ca/getready to help Calgarians get prepared.

Residents can download our fillable Emergency Action Plan template and personalize it with information to help everyone in their household know what to do and who to contact in an emergency.

The action plan is available in multiple languages. We also have videos with tips to help Calgarians prepare and protect their homes and families in the event of a disaster. Our Ready Squad program is a free online program for kids ages 7-12 to help them learn about emergency preparedness in a fun and engaging way.

Calgarians can also visit our emergency preparedness booth at the following locations throughout EP Week to learn tips on how they can prepare their household for emergencies.