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Home   Programs Emergency preparedness guides
Frequently, these PSEPC publications can be obtained through your local emergency management organization but you can download any of them as PDF documents or order directly. The information in the brochures can also be found in the Guides for citizens, businesses and first responders section of this site. For families and individuals Be prepared, not scared -- Emergency preparedness starts with you  - Checklists for assembling personal emergency kits
- Advice on what to do before, during and after emergencies such as natural disasters and winter power failures
- Advice on evacuation procedures and possible emotional reactions following a crisis situation
Floods -- What to do before and after - Step-by-step advice, general precautions and evacuation procedures
- What to do after a flood: precautions during cleanup, tips on cleaning water-damaged heirlooms and antiques, paintings, textiles, etc
- Information on what to keep and what to discard; steps to follow before moving back into your house
Natural Hazards Map of Canada - Maps and data covering a 150-year period
- Locations, types and magnitudes of significant natural disasters
- Earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, tsunamis, landslides and snow avalanches, volcanic eruptions and more
Prepare to survive a major earthquake - General information on earthquakes, aftershocks, potential earthquake damage and mitigation activities in Canada
- Advice on preparing your home, checking it for hazards, preparing special emergency supply kits and evacuation packs
- Step-by-step instructions on what to do during and after an earthquake, including an emergency contact plan
Preparing for the unexpected - What to do in emergency situations such as terrorist attacks
- Information on bomb threats, suspicious packages and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) incidents
- Step-by-step advice on building a personal emergency plan, recovering from a disaster and administering basic first aid
Severe storms - Advice on how to prepare for a severe storm, choose a shelter area, pack an emergency kit, etc
- What to do after any severe storm
- Advice on what to do in the home or in the car during a tornado, a hurricane, a severe thunderstorm, hail, freezing rain or a blizzard
Storm surges - Advice on how to prepare for a storm surge, including making an inventory and gathering important documents
- What to do during a storm surge or in the event of an evacuation order
- Questions you should ask about your community's plans to prevent damage
Winter power failures - Precautions to take to reduce the harmful effects of power and heating failure in sub-zero weather
- What to do, and what not to do, during and after a power failure
- Steps to take in case you need to evacuate your home
Your emergency preparedness guide By taking a few simple steps today, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies -- anytime, anywhere. Use this guide to identify the risks in your area, create your own emergency plan and personalize your 72-hour emergency kit. These basic steps will help you to take care of yourself and your loved ones during an emergency. From our archive Emergency planning for your family: the 5-step guide
- Each year, thousands of Canadian families face emergency situations that could change their lives forever. Don’t be caught off-guard.
These two brochures are no longer in print but can be accessed from our archive. Please note that some of the information may be out-of-date.
Prepared for the woods - Information on preparation and planning -- from equipment and clothing to "footprinting" each member of the group before a wilderness trip
- Safety tips and advice on what to do if you encounter wildlife, especially bears
- Checklist for a basic survival/first aid kit
- Survival tips for adults and children
Winter driving -- You, your car and winter storms - Practical information on keeping your car and its engine safe for winter driving
- Checklist and suggested items for a winter survival car kit
- Advice on how to keep control of your vehicle in different winter weather conditions
For businesses and institutionsA guide to business continuity planning
This guide provides a summary and general advice for Business Continuity Planning (BCP). While governments, not-for-profit institutions and non-governmental organizations also deliver critical services, private organizations must continuously deliver products and services to satisfy shareholders and to survive. Although they differ in goals and functions, BCP can be applied by all organizations. For responders and emergency managersBasic rescue skills
Information about rescue work in damaged structures including emergency handling of casualties, the five stages of rescue and more. PostersEmergency Preparedness Week 2006
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