We all have a responsibility to ensure our communities are prepared for disasters and emergencies.
When is Emergency Preparedness Week?
May 4 through 10, 2025, is Emergency Preparedness Week. This week is an opportunity for us all to ensure that we're prepared for emergencies. This year’s theme is "Be Prepared. Know Your Risks."
Who coordinates this week?
Public Safety Canada coordinates this national event in close collaboration with the provinces, territories and other partners. The annual event has been running for over 26 years and traditionally occurs the first week of May. For more information, visit Public Safety Canada's "Get Prepared" website.
What's happening in the Yukon?
Protective Services is running a campaign to ensure Yukoners know how to get prepared. Start by preparing an emergency plan and an emergency kit.
Yukoners can participate in the following events and activities during the week:
Saturday, May 3, 10 am to 3 pm, Shipyards Park, Whitehorse: FireSmart Fair
- Stop by the FireSmart Fair to chat with experts from the City of Whitehorse and Government of Yukon's Wildland Fire Management branch, find resources, and learn about reducing wildfire risks to your home.
- Free BBQ lunch and door prizes!
Sunday, May 4, 11:30 am to 3 pm: Golden Horn Public Education BBQ
- Hosted by Golden Horn Volunteer Fire Department
- Located at the Fire Hall at KM 1404.3, Alaska Highway, Whitehorse, Yukon
- Raffle, prizes, family activities, and food
- Bring your home fire extinguisher for inspection
- Meet Thorin, the EMS Support Dog
- Meet representatives from Wildland Fire Management, RCMP, Emergency Medical Services and the Emergency Measures Organization
Wednesday, May 7, 1:55 pm: AlertReady emergency alerting system test
- A planned test of the AlertReady emergency alerting system will occur at approximately 1:55 pm Yukon Standard Time.
- Yukoners may also receive the NWT test at 8:55 am YST.
- The test message will be sent to cell phones, radio and cable TV.
- Visit the AlertReady website to learn more about emergency alerting, and to complete a feedback survey after the test on Wednesday.
Thursday, May 8, 2 to 3 pm: Launch of Travel the Yukon Safely booklet
- Located at the Visitor Information Centre, Whitehorse.
- Launch of new Travel the Yukon Safely booklet.
- All welcome, including visitors and tourism representatives.
Saturday, May 10, 12 to 3:30 pm: Mount Lorne FireSmart and Emergency Preparedness BBQ
- Located at Mt. Lorne Volunteer Fire Department, 21 Robinson Subdivision Road, Mt. Lorne.
- Hosted by Mt. Lorne Emergency Planning Committee and Mt. Lorne Volunteer Fire Department.
- Door prizes, vendor tables, live demos, BBQ and drinks.
- 1 pm Fire Tower documentary screening.