Emergency Preparedness

Natural Disasters & Extreme Weather

Alberta is home to varying weather patterns which can result in a number of different natural disasters and require different forms of emergency preparedness and response. Winter in Northern Alberta also comes with its own challenges, including extreme cold and blizzards. See below for some resources to help you prepare for the unexpected:

Floods

Tornados and Extreme Winds

Thunderstorms, Lightning, Heavy Rain, and Hail

Wildfires

Extreme Heat

Water Shortages

Winter Preparedness

Blizzards, Freezing Rain, Ice Storms, and Extreme Cold

Winter Driving: Safer Winter Highways

Winter Burn Piles

Safety Working in Extreme Cold

Power Outages