What is the Alberta Emergency Management Agency?
Director of Emergency Management (DEM) –Janice Christiansen
294-23 Emergency Management Bylaw
Alberta Emergency Alerts
Alberta Emergency Alerts are issued by the communities where the disaster or emergency is occurring. Sign up for notifications, you will be better informed about potential risks to your health, safety or community.
Sign up for Alberta Emergency Alerts
Is your family prepared for an emergency? Learn how you can Be Ready for Anything.
In the first 72 hours of a disaster, resources can be scarce, and it can be difficult to access help. Be Ready for Anything! Residents can take steps to prepare for emergencies by creating a 72-Hour Kit for their home and developing family emergency plans.
Make an emergency plan
Learn how to make an emergency plan to care for yourself and those around you during a disaster.
Hazard Preparedness
Learn about hazards in Alberta and how you can be better prepared
Build Yourself a 72-Hour Emergency Kit!
In an emergency, you will need some basic supplies. By taking a few simple steps today, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies. Individuals and families should be prepared to be self-sufficient for a minimum of 72 hours. On this page you will find emergency kit lists to help you and your family become more prepared. The items below will not apply to every situation or every person.
Here are some basic items to consider for your emergency kit:
- Three-day supply of water (4L per person per day)
- Non-perishable food for all family members and pets (three-day supply)
- First-aid kit
- Flashlight, battery-powered radio and extra batteries
- An extra set of car keys, credit cards, and cash
- Sanitation supplies
- Extra eyeglasses or contact lenses
- Important family documents and contact numbers
- Prescriptions or special medications
- Chargers for electronic communication devices
- Insurance documents
- Emergency phone numbers list
- A change of clothes for each family member
Printable checklists by type of kit:
Emergency Kit Checklist
Mini Kit
Pet Emergency Kit
Vehicle Emergency Kit
72 Hour Guide for People with Disabilities
Emergency supply requirements vary depending on your needs. You will need to decide which essential items to include for yourself and your family.