May 3 to 9, 2026 is Emergency Preparedness Week
Take the time this week to make or check your emergency preparedness plan and kit. Be prepared for anything.
Alberta's Theme: Before, during and after an emergency - we are In It Together.
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Preparedness events
Build your own personal preparedness kit
Free class! Learn how to create your own preparedness kit and things you can do to prepare for disaster. Then, get a tour of the Emergency Operations Centre.
May 7, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. At the Community Centre
Bike rodeo
Visit our Community Safety Team at the RCMP and Enforcement Services Bike Rodeo.
May 9, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Strathcona Athletic Park, 1100 N Clover Rd, Sherwood Park
Building community resilience
We all play an important part in keeping our families and businesses safe. When we are prepared as individuals, together we all make our community safer and better prepared.
Why community matters
Emergencies can happen at any time. When they do, the first help often comes from the people around you. Strong community connections help people respond faster and recover better.
Visit the Alberta Emergency Preparedness website to learn how to build resilience and take part in this year’s preparedness sessions. Register for the first session.
What is a community
Community is more than where you live. It can include coworkers, neighbours, faith groups, sports teams, or people with shared interests. When people connect, they can share skills, knowledge and support to better prepare for emergencies.
Watch: In It Together: Defining Community – Emergency Preparedness Week 2026
Simple ways to connect
You can build preparedness every day by:
talking with neighbours or online community groups
sharing local knowledge and past experiences
learning about risks and how to prepare
Small conversations can lead to safer communities
Watch: In It Together: Everyday Ways to Build Community – Emergency Preparedness Week 2026
Know and support each other
Everyone brings different skills and needs. Knowing who is in your community helps everyone work together during an emergency.
Watch: In It Together: Knowing Your Community – Emergency Preparedness Week 2026
Recover together safely
Communities with strong connections recover faster after emergencies. When people know and support each other, outcomes are better for everyone. During and after an emergency:
Check on others when it is safe to do so
Share resources if you are able
Help where needed and safe
Talk about what happened and what was learned
Watch: In It Together: Community Connections in Emergencies – Emergency Preparedness Week 2026
Everyone has a role
Emergency services may take time to arrive. Households should be ready to care for themselves for at least 72 hours. Preparedness is about people as much as supplies. Staying connected and helping each other builds strong, resilient communities—every day, all year.
Watch: In It Together: Everyone Has a Role – Emergency Preparedness Week 2026
Credit: Alberta Emergency Preparedness
