•Did you know that 242 earthquakes occurred across Canada in September alone?
•This year, the AKDN ShakeOut drill will be held during the month of November in Jamatkhanas across Canada as well as in Institutional Offices, Bait-ul-Ilm and Seniors Drop-In Centres.
Read moreabout the AKDN ShakeOut and how to become a volunteer with FOCUS and Canadian Red Cross.
May 4 to 10, 2014 is National Emergency Preparedness Week. This week, take some time to make a plan in case of an emergency. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours. By taking a few simple steps today, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies – anytime, anywhere.
Please click here to view the brochure with useful tips and planning for an emergency.
As the rains pounded southern Alberta and water levels on the Bow and Elbow Rivers continued to rise, a local state of emergency was declared in 22 communities across the province. On Thursday, June 20, 2013 Calgary joined this group and declared its own local state of emergency.