EMX 21 prepares Alberta for emergency hazard season

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“Disasters can strike communities across our province at any time,” says Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal Affairs, in a press release. “That’s why Alberta’s government is working to make sure that we will be on the ground, able to help as fast as possible. Training alongside our partners now makes sure that we’re ready when the heavy lifting of a coordinated emergency response is required.”

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“Thank you to all of Alberta’s emergency management professionals who continue to protect our province and our communities,” adds McIver.

“While we have all been dealing with the pandemic, it is important that we continue to plan and train with partner agencies at all levels,” adds Randy Smith, director, Emergency Management, Rocky View County. “The next event is just around the corner, so planning, collaboration and preparation is more important than ever. We are excited about the opportunity to join in with the province on this important and innovative exercise.”

Officials note emergency management exercises are vital to ensuring the Government of Alberta and its community partners are prepared to respond effectively when emergencies and disasters occur. Albertans are encouraged to practice their own emergency preparation, as disasters can happen with little to no warning.

Here are a few tips on how to be prepared:

• Sign up to receive Alberta emergency alerts.
• Build and maintain emergency kits.
• Have an emergency plan in place and practise that plan with your family.
• Review your insurance coverage with your provider to ensure that you have sufficient coverage to protect your family and property.

Quick facts

• Emergency management exercises have been held annually in Alberta since 2001.
• The Alberta Emergency Management Agency coordinates and provides leadership to Alberta’s emergency management system and mitigates, prepares for, responds to, and helps recovery during emergencies and disasters. The Provincial Operations Centre, which provides a base for that coordination, is staffed 24-7.
• Alberta’s emergency management system is designed to protect life, property and the environment by providing a unified, coordinated and resilient response to emergencies.