Get prepared for emergencies

Get prepared for emergencies

Emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere. Knowing what to do before, during, and after an emergency can help you and your family stay safe.

Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week 2026

May 3 - 9, 2026

Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week takes place across Canada every May to highlight the importance in our communities.

Learning about the risks that could impact Calgary and how to prepare for them can help protect the people, pets and property you care about most.

The Calgary Emergency Management Agency (CEMA) has resources to help you get prepared. Explore our resources below or attend one of our EP Week events.

Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week events

Visit our emergency preparedness booth at one of the following locations to learn tips on how you can prepare your household for emergencies.

Date Location Time
Tuesday, May 5

Calgary Central Library - 800 3 St SE

 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Thursday, May 7

Village Square Leisure Centre - 2623 56 St NE

 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Friday, May 8

Genesis Centre - 7555 Falconridge Blvd. NE

 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Know the risks in Calgary

  • Knowing the hazards that exist in Calgary can help you better prepare for them.

Stay informed

  • Staying informed during emergencies can help you and your family stay safe.

Get your household ready

  • Create an Emergency Action Plan

    It’s important to make a plan so you and your family know what to do and who to contact during an emergency. Download our fillable action plan available in multiple languages and follow the steps to get started.

  • Prepare your home

    Learn tips to prepare and protect your home before, during, and after an emergency.

  • Build an emergency kit

    Make sure you have food and supplies ready to go for the first three days following an emergency.

Get your business ready

  • Ready Business program

    Our Ready Business program provides tools and resources to help businesses in Calgary plan for potential risks, and to get back up and running after an emergency.

Get your squad ready

  • Ready Squad | for kids ages 7-12

    Ready Squad is a youth focused emergency preparedness program that teaches kids about the types of emergencies that can occur in Calgary and how to prepare for them.

Other resources

  • Take our Ready Calgary training

    Ready Calgary is a free, online community preparedness program for citizens. The course covers safety at home, in the workplace, neighbourhood and community. Become a leader in your community and help empower a resilient network of prepared citizens.

  • Advice for older adults

    Despite best planning, you might require help from others during an emergency.

  • Advice for persons with disabilities

    Preparing may involve specific planning for persons with disabilities.

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