Get prepared

Emergencies can happen at any time and without warning. Be ready. With a little preparation, you can respond quickly to help yourself and others. Understand the risks in your area, create a household emergency plan and build an emergency kit.

Emergency planning

Make an emergency plan

A household emergency plan helps you to act quickly, stay connected, and reduce stress when it matters most.

Making an emergency kit

An organized emergency kit ensures you have what you need and you can find it fast. Keep it portable, accessible, and make sure everyone knows where it is.

Emergency planning resources

Household emergency plans, emergency preparedness for children, pets and service animals, staying connected in emergencies.

Types of hazards and emergencies

Weather-related hazards

Floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, winter storms, fog, hail and more.

Climate and environmental hazards

Droughts, extreme heat and cold, wildfires and permafrost degradation.

Earth and space hazards

Earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, avalanches, space weather and volcanoes.

Public health and safety hazards

Bomb threats, suspicious packages and pandemic preparedness.

Technology and infrastructure hazards

Cyberattacks, power outages, hazardous material releases, and radiological and nuclear emergencies.

Full list of hazards

View the full list of hazards that may occur in Canada, from natural hazards to cyber and health threats.

Emergency Preparedness Week

About Emergency Preparedness Week

Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week is a national awareness initiative and an opportunity for you to take action to ensure you're prepared to protect yourself, your household and your community during an emergency.