YYC Preparedness

It took 12 days for power to be fully restored after #NBStorm left 130 000+ w/o power. Keep that in mind when preparing home emergency kits.

Isolation does not mean you are alone. If you are experiencing family violence, help is available. Call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger. Call 310-1818 to get anonymous support. For info on supports and services in your area: alberta.ca/family-violenc…

Today, we awarded the first recipient of the Northern Lights Volunteer Award: 13 year-old Owen Plumb from Okotoks! I hopped on a Zoom call with Owen and his dad to congratulate him for starting a community effort to 3D print 1,000 protective face shields. Congratulations Owen!

Give this a read. Best article on mask use and other safety measures. Written by an internal medicine-certified emergency room doctor with a PhD in biochemistry. Answers all your questions, pushes past all the confusing messaging. #coronavirus #COVID19 linkedin.com/content-guest/…

Today's live update on #COVID19AB and the ongoing work to protect public health will take place at 3:30pm. Join us virtually: ➡️Online: alberta.ca/news ➡️Facebook: bit.ly/33kGZPc

COVID-19: Ontario Premier Doug Ford declares state of emergency, $300-million relief fund nationalpost.com/wcm/dd274987-0… via @nationalpost

Follow here for public health info and updates on #COVID19AB. We will not provide medical advice or respond to individual queries. For the latest, visit alberta.ca/COVID19 Daily live streams available alberta.ca/news & Facebook: bit.ly/33kGZPc

Today, PM @JustinTrudeau made a declaration to Canadians abroad that it is time to come home. Based on this, we will be suspending our commercial operations for all international and transborder flights on Sunday, March 22 at 11:59 p.m. MDT. Read more - ms.spr.ly/6016Td68m

Preparedness comes in all shapes & sizes. 🍌 As we’re encouraged to ‘get outside’, remember to; 🚲 Plan your trip & file a trip plan. 🥾 Ensure you’re physically fit, have skills/abilities for outing. 🏔 Take survival gear/essentials, know how to use them. adventuresmart.ca/land/survive-t…

10:22 EnvCanada issued warning #Snowfall 10 to 20 cm #Calgary #ABStorm bit.ly/1eEIuXY

Looking for low-cost ways to "Secure Your Space"? Hang mirrors and pictures on closed hooks. Strap computers and TVs to stands / desks. Secure top-heavy furniture to wall studs. All items can be found at a local hardware store (or online). Learn more: earthquakecountry.org/step1.

#tripplan Tuesday. 🔥 Practice makes perfect! It’s important to practice w/fire-making items & not to underestimate skills necessary to start a fire. ✔️Provides warmth ✔️Boosts morale ✔️Dries cloths ✔️Cooks food ✔️Signals ✔️Melts snow/boils unsafe water adventuresmart.ca/land/survive-f…

(6/6) For the latest information on the novel #coronavirus #2019nCoV, visit the Government of Canada’s webpage Canada.ca/coronavirus or call the coronavirus information line: 1-833-784-4397.

Canadians in #China: Sign up with us at travel.gc.ca/travelling/reg… to receive important updates. For emergency consular assistance, contact sos@international.gc.ca or call collect +1 613 996 8885.

When tectonic plates collide... Wondering about the movement of tectonic plates off the coast of #BritishColumbia? Just to the west of Vancouver Island these plates (moving at the speed that fingernails grow) move apart, slide past one another, and collide earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/pprs-pprp/pubs…

07:34 EnvCanada issued advisory #Fog #Calgary #ABStorm bit.ly/1eEIuXY

4 #earthquakes strike within 4 hours off #Vancouver Island, no damage or injuries cbc.ca/news/canada/br…

Remember: there’s never a good excuse. If you're impaired, DO NOT drive. Let’s all have a safe and merry Christmas. #ableg

Environment Canada has issued a number of weather warnings, including a snowfall warning for Jasper National Park. @CTVCalgary calgary.ctvnews.ca/tough-drive-fo…

Always try to keep your vehicle's fuel tank at least half full. If you need to evacuate on short notice, you'll know you have enough fuel to leave the area. You'll also help prevent condensation from freezing inside your tank and creating fuel line blockages. #TravelSafe