Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4 to 10. Emergency Preparedness Week occurs every year during the first full week of May to raise awareness about the importance of preparedness across the country.
About Emergency Preparedness Week
Emergency Preparedness Week, May 4 to 10, is an annual opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of preparedness.
Being prepared isn’t just about what supplies you have. It’s about working together, so we can collectively respond to and recover from emergencies better.
This year’s Emergency Preparedness Week theme is “In it together,” recognizing the importance of relationships and community connection.
Public Webinars
During the week, the Prepared BC team will host free webinars for the public. All attendees will be entered to win an emergency kit. Times and topics are below:
- Inclusive preparedness | Mon May 5 | 5:30 PM (PDT)
- Cultural safety and preparedness | Tue May 6 | 5:30 PM (PDT)
- Animal preparedness | Wed May 7 | 5:30 PM (PDT)
- Insurance: Why it matters | Thu May 8 | 5:30 PM (PDT)
- Community preparedness | Fri May 9 | 5:30 PM (PDT)
Individuals can attend by registering via Zoom.
During the week, Prepared BC will be promoting the webinars and sharing community preparedness tips on Facebook, Instagram and X.
