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Emergency preparedness

PSEPC works with provincial and territorial officials to ensure first responders and emergency management personnel are well-prepared through education, support and exercises. We also provide practical emergency preparedness guides.

• Canadian Emergency Management College
  PSEPC's focal point for emergency management training and learning, the College provides training courses and educational resources to Canada's emergency management community.
  
• Guides for citizens, businesses and first responders
  Practical information about dealing with emergencies such as power outages, flooding, bomb threats, etc.
  
• Joint Emergency Preparedness Program
  From emergency planning and training to the purchase of specialized equipment, this program funds projects that enhance the capacity of communities or provinces/territories to respond to emergencies.
  
• National Exercise Program
  Government, first responders and military officials work together in exercises that simulate emergency scenarios such as natural disasters, health threats and terrorist attacks.