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Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness

Wildfire 

Taking early steps to prepare for the possibility of wildfires can help you, your family, and your community become more resilient to the impacts.

 

 

Prep tip: Use this time of year to assess your home and property, ensuring it is clear of any debris or clutter that may be easy igniters in case of fire. 

 

Storms 

April showers might bring May flowers, but they also come with a higher risk of severe weather. Being prepared for storms is essential for protecting lives, safeguarding property, and reducing stress during extreme weather events.

 

Prep tip: Secure loose objects and other structures such as canopies, gutters and downspouts that may be picked up by the wind. 

 

Flooding 

Flooding due to spring snow melt can be impactful if you aren't prepared. 

 

Prep tip: Take proactive steps to prevent flooding from spring melt. Clear your property of debris and ensure your sump pump is in good working condition. 

Sturgeon Regional Emergency Management Plan

 

Legal along with Bon Accord, Gibbons, Morinville, Redwater and Sturgeon County have cooperatively developed Sturgeon Regional Emergency Management Partnership (SREMP) with the support and approval from the Minister of Municipal Affairs. 

SREMP promotes increased co-ordination, co-operation, collaboration, capacity, and integration by all six member municipalities and the province during all phases of emergency management: planning and preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. The Plan also enhances emergency preparedness, public education, and common public messaging for each of the key hazards the region may face and will strengthen regional information sharing, communications, and joint planning, training, and exercises. 

Resources

  1. Emergency Management Bylaw #05-2019
  2. SREMP Agreement
  3. SREMP Emergency Action Guide - Everything you need to know about Emergency Preparedness in the Sturgeon Region

We are well into Alberta’s summer hazard season. If an emergency affects your area, you may need to act quickly. #BePrepared by: