Be Prepared

How long can your family survive without outside assistance? If an emergency happens in your community, it may take emergency workers some time to reach you. You 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 Emergency Preparedness 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 of yourself and your loved ones during an emergency.

When an emergency exists, sometimes residents are asked to take action to ensure that everyone, including residents and emergency personnel, is kept safe. If orders are issued, please follow them. They are issued for the safety of everyone involved.

Your safety is our priority. Our trained and professional Emergency Management Team and first responders have your safety and the safety of our community top of mind.

The two most common orders issued in an emergency are an evacuation order or an order to shelter in place. Read below to become familiar with emergency orders and terminology.

Know the Risks in the Strathmore Area

Know the Risks

Although the consequences of disasters can be similar, knowing the risks specific to our area can help us better prepare. In addition to natural disasters, there are other types of risks. There are power outages and major transportation incidents. As well, there is the possibility of intentional acts including terrorism on Canadian soil. We need to prepare for all hazards.

Risks in the Strathmore area include:

Overland flooding
Wild Fire
Proximity to dangerous goods route
Infectious disease outbreak
Severe Weather
Blackout

Build Your 72-hour Emergency Kit

In an emergency, it is important to be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours.

You may have some of these items already, such as a flashlight, battery-operated radio, food, water, and blankets. The key is to make sure they are organized and easy to find. Would you be able to find your flashlight in the dark?

Make sure your kit is easy to carry. Keep it in a backpack, duffel bag or suitcase with wheels, in an easy-to-reach accessible place. Make sure everyone in the house knows where the emergency kit is. Some basic elements of an emergency kit include:

Water – at least two litres of water per person per day
Food – things that won’t spoil such as canned food, energy bars, and dried fruit
Manual can opener and small fuel driven stove (with fuel)
Blanket
Wind up or battery powered flashlight and radio (plus extra batteries)
First aid kit and special items such as prescription medications, infant formula, and equipment for people with disabilities
Extra keys for your car and house
Some cash in small bills
A copy of your emergency plan and contact information

Links to Emergency Preparedness Tips

The Government of Alberta offers tips and resources on Emergency Preparedness:

Emergency Preparedness Week Annual Event in May

Emergency Preparedness Week is an annual national event that takes place during the first week of May.

During the week, information, tools and resources are provided promote preparedness in our community.

We encouraging everyone to take actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and their families during emergencies.

Town of Strathmore
PO BOX 2280,
1 Parklane Drive, Strathmore, AB,
T1P 1K2,
Phone: (403) 934-3133
Fax: (403) 934-4713