AFN National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Calls for Equitable Funding and Control in First Nations Emergency Management
Press Release (May 6, 2024 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief, Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, is marking Emergency Preparedness Week by calling for…
Emergency alert test coming to cellphones, TV, radio
Press Release May 1, 2024 VICTORIA – As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, an emergency alert test will be issued to cellphones, television and radio at 10:55 a.m. (Pacific time)…
Initial Six-Month Report Released
Press Release May 1, 2024 The Progress Monitoring Committee released its initial six-month report and monitoring plan today, May 1. Both are required under its terms of reference. The committee,…
Manitoba Government Hosts Public Safety Summit
Press Release April 30, 2024 As part of its commitment to making Manitobans feel safer at home, school and work, the Manitoba government is hosting a public safety summit to…
GNWT announces updates to Northwest Territories Emergency Plan ahead of 2024 high-risk season
Press Release April 22, 2024 The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has announced updates to the Northwest Territories (NWT) Emergency Plan, including Evacuation and Hosting Guidelines and an Emergency…
B.C. works with communities to boost wildfire prevention, preparedness
Press Release April 22, 2024 PRINCE GEORGE – The Province, First Nations, local governments, municipal fire departments and FireSmart BC are coming together to help B.C. communities prepare for the wildfire…
Stronger local-disaster response will keep people safer
Press Release April 18, 2024 VICTORIA – People in approximately 100 communities will be safer during emergencies with provincial funding that will better equip local governments and First Nations to…
Ontario Investing in Local Emergency Preparedness and Response
Press Release Targeted investments will help keep communities safe during emergencies April 16, 2024 Treasury Board Secretariat Table of Contents Content Quick Facts Quotes Additional Resources Related Topics TORONTO —…
