The Government of Alberta has pulled together some wonderful resources to help us prepare for an emergency. We have taken what we think are the best of these resources and have created this page to help seniors and their families find these resources.
Are You Prepared For An Emergency – Resources From The Government of Alberta
Are you unsure what items should go in an emergency kit? Here are some emergency kit checklists for you and your home, your pets, and your vehicle.
If you would like to download these checklists in a different language, please visit https://www.alberta.ca/resources-for-your-community.aspx#jumplinks-3.
This information was put together by the Government of Alberta.
CLICK HERE to download the Personal Emergency Kit Checklist.
CLICK HERE to download the Pet Emergency Kit Checklist.
CLICK HERE to download the Vehicle Emergency Kit Checklist.
A shelter in place can occur at any moment, especially when severe weather is expected to occur such as thunderstorms, heavy rain, blizzards, and tornadoes. But what do you do when you are at home, in a vehicle, at work, outside, or in a public place and you are advised to shelter in place? What do you do if you have pets, farm animals, or livestock? This factsheet goes over all of these scenarios so be sure to check it out and share it with your family and friends.
This information was put together by the Government of Alberta.
CLICK HERE to download the Shelter in Place (Severe Weather) Factsheet.
Did you know that certain medical conditions can be triggered due to extreme heat? Check out this information sheet for older adults that goes over what you should do to prepare for and how to respond to a heat wave. This information sheet also goes over the signs of heat illness and what you should do if you or someone you know is experiencing the symptoms of heat illness.
This information was put together by the Government of Alberta.
CLICK HERE to download the Extreme Heat Factsheet for Seniors.
Check out this emergency preparedness toolkit that the Government of Alberta has created just for older adults.
CLICK HERE to download the Emergency Preparedness Toolkit for Seniors.
Did you know that you may be asked to shelter in place if contaminants have accidentally been released into the air such as if there was an industrial accident or a train derailment? Learn what you should do if this occurs to help protect yourself, your family, and your pets.
This information was put together by the Government of Alberta.
CLICK HERE to download the Shelter in Place (Hazardous Air) Factsheet.
Do you know what to do to keep you, your family, your pets, and your possessions safe during a power and or water outage? Check out this comprehensive factsheet of things you should do before, during, and after a power or water outage.
This information was put together by the Government of Alberta.
CLICK HERE to download the Power and Water Outages Factsheet.
