Do you know what to do in an emergency?  Could you and your family survive for 72 hours?  The ‘Get Prepared’ campaign is designed to help Canadians prepare to cope for the first 72 hours following an emergency, allowing time for first responders to treat those in greatest need first.

Know the Risks

Make a Plan

Get a Kit

Emergency Preparedness Week is an annual event that takes place each year during the first full week of May.  This national event is co-0rdinated by Public Safety Canada in close collaboration with the provinces, territories and other partners.  This year EP Week takes place from May 5-11.  You can go to www.GetPrepared.ca for all the details.  You can also email info@GetPrepared.ca or call 1-800-830-3118 for more information.  The website has all sorts of information about what constitutes an emergency and what you can do to help yourself.  There are information kits and pocket guides.  You can also have a look at the Simcoe County website for local guidelines.

It might be an uncomfortable topic to discuss but you never know what might happen tomorrow.  Wouldn’t it be better to be ready?  Wouldn’t it be less stressful for you and your family to talk about the possibilities and have all the essentials you’ll need for 3 or 4 days all ready to go?