This is Emergency Preparedness Week, encouraging Canadians to prepare and protect themselves and their families during emergencies.
With natural disasters such and wildfires and weather events seemingly on the rise, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health says you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies by taking a few simple steps.
Knowing the risks of your specific region can help you better prepare.
Making a plan will help you and your family know what to do.
And prepare an emergency kit with enough basic supplies to get you through at least 72 hours in an emergency.
Visit hpePublichealth.ca/emergency-preparednes/ or www.getprepared.ca for more resources to help your household prepare for all types of emergencies.
