Emergency Preparedness Week 2025
Press Release
May 5, 2025
The Department of Community Services’ Nunavut Emergency Management Division wants to advise Nunavummiut that the week of May 4-10 is Emergency Preparedness Week across Canada. This year’s slogan is “Be prepared. Know your Risks”.
There are actions that you can take to ensure you and your family are prepared in case of emergency in your community or on the land.
Preparing your home:
You should always have an emergency kit at home with enough supplies for at least 72 hours. Your emergency kit should include:
- extra water (two litres per person in your home, per day)
- non-perishable food and a manual can opener
- a wind-up or battery-powered flashlight
- a wind-up or battery-powered radio
- extra batteries
- extra medication
- warm clothes
- cash in small bills and coins
Preparations when on the land:
When travelling on the land, always take the following measures to protect yourself in the event of an emergency or equipment failure:
- Always travel with an emergency communications device that is in working order, even on day trips. Sign out a free SPOT device at your hamlet office, local Hunters and Trappers Organization, search-and-rescue office or gas bars.
- Communications devices sometimes fail. Be sure to bring a compass and maps, and make sure you know how to use them.
- Always travel with a buddy or a group. Tell family and friends where you are going and when you plan to get there.
- Plan a time to notify search-and-rescue if a family member is overdue.
- Always prepare for 72 hours on the land. Bring extra fuel, food, clothing and camping equipment, even on day trips.
Whether at home or on the land, encourage your friends, family and neighbours to plan, prepare and know your risks.
For more emergency preparedness tips and tools, visit www.getprepared.ca.
Contact
Kathryn Devereaux
Manager, Communications
Community Services
867-975-7818
CS@gov.nu.ca
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