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Your Emergency Preparedness Guide

WEBYou should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours. Learn how quick and easy it is to become better prepared to face a range of emergencies – anytime, anywhere. Use this guide to create your own emergency plan. Use the checklists to build a 72-hour emergency kit. These basic steps will help you take care

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The 12 Days of Holiday Safety

WEBPay attention to Health Canada's recalls and safety alerts. On the Eighth Day … get ready for severe winter weather. Blizzards, ice storms, and high winds can develop quickly. Listen to local radio or television stations for severe weather warnings and advice. On the Ninth Day … prepare your car for an emergency.

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Hot topic: Summer safety

WEBHere are some simple reminders to prepare for safe summer days: Stay cool in the heat: Keep cool and hydrated and minimize your time in the sun between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Drink plenty of water, find shade, visit cool buildings, slow down, bathe in cool water and wear light-coloured clothing. Never leave children or pets inside a parked

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Emergency Preparedness Presentation

WEBWhether you belong to a sports league, service club (ie: Rotary group) or a faith group, the emergency preparedness presentation is quick and informative. Presenter notes (PDF 50KB). These notes accompany the presentation and provide information and activities for the group as you work through the slides. The 72 Hours emergency preparedness guide.

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Safety Tip: Winter Safety Indoors and Out

WEBIn avalanche terrain, for example, essential equipment includes a probe, beacon and shovel. Wear a helmet when skiing, skating, snowboarding and snowmobiling. Dress in layers to avoid hypothermia and keep your head, ears and hands covered to prevent frostbite. Stay safe indoors. Winter is a busy season for fires in Canada.

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Frequently Asked Questions

WEBReplace stored water every six months and store-bought bottled water every year. If you have pets or a service animal, don't forget to store approximately 30 millilitres of water per kilogram of the animal's weight per day. For example an average cat or small dog would require at least 1/5 of a litre (or half a cup) of water per day.

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Prepare for space weather

WEBSpace weather refers to several types of eruptions of radiation and plasma from the Sun that affect space near Earth and Earth’s magnetic field. These effects can damage, disrupt, or disturb power, communication, transportation, and satellite systems. Canada is more affected by space weather than other countries because space weather effects

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Hazards and Emergencies

WEBHazards and Emergencies. Across Canada, we face a number of hazards, which can vary from region to region. Knowing what to do is an important part of being prepared. Find out about risks in your region and how to prepare for different situations. Canadians should also be aware that other hazards can trigger emergencies that may affect them.

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Wildfires – Get Prepared

WEBHow to prepare before a wildfire. Educate the members of your household. Make sure that your family and the members of your household are prepared, should a wildfire occur or should your area be impacted by wildfire smoke: Make a household emergency plan: Consider the specific needs of all members of your household, including older adults

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Prepare for floods

WEBPrepare for floods. Flooding is Canada’s most costly and frequent natural hazard. Floods can occur at any time of year and can be caused by events such as heavy rainfall, melting snow, ice jams, coastal storm surges, tsunamis, seiches, tidal events, and groundwater flooding. Flooding is a natural process that can be helpful in nature, but

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Space Weather – Get Prepared

WEBSpace Weather – Get Prepared. Natural Resource’s Canada’s Canadian Space Weather Forecast Centre monitors space weather activity and provides forecasts of conditions that may disrupt or damage these technologies. Space weather effects are usually forecast hours or even days in advance. Energy, communication, and transportation operators …

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