Recent AEMA News Releases
Response to high-intensity residential fires report provides comprehensive solutions
The Alberta government is taking decisive action to reduce the efects of high-intensity residential fires. Government has accepted most of the recommendations received from the High-Intensity Residential Fires Working Group, created by the province to study the fires and bring forward solutions. Read more...
Province approves disaster recovery program for west central Alberta - January 30, 2008
$2.5 million fund will help Red Deer County, Lacombe, MD of Rocky View
The $2.5 million West Central Alberta Disaster Recovery Program will help residents of Red Deer County, the Town of Lacombe and the Municipal District of Rocky View recover from severe overland flooding and groundwater seepage that occurred in late spring last year. Read more...
Reminders for Albertans to enjoy the holiday season - December 10, 2007
Learn more about holiday season fire safety
During the holiday season, home heating, cooking, electrical lights and wiring, candles, and Christmas trees can cause fire safety concerns in your home. Read more...
Clocks fall back on Sunday, November 4 - October 30, 2007
Change your clock; change your smoke alarm batteries!
Albertans are encouraged to change their smoke alarm batteries when they turn their clocks. Smoke alarms provide an early warning of smoke and fire danger, giving individuals and families time to escape a fire emergency. Read more...
Fire Prevention Week 2007: Practice your fire escape plan! - October 4, 2007
Fire Prevention Week is October 7-13
When the smoke alarm sounds, you may have only a few minutes to get out alive. Home fires account for 63 per cent of all fire deaths and 60 per cent of all fire injuries. That’s why this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme of Practice Your Escape Plan focuses, on the importance of fire safety in the home. Read more...
Province approves five disaster recovery programs - October 3, 2007
$19.5 million will help municipalities recover from overland flooding
Five disaster recovery programs approved by the province will help residents across Alberta recover from overland flooding that caused significant property and infrastructure damage. Read more...
Advancements in emergency preparedness since “Black Friday” - July 30, 2007
Information about the Emergency Public Warning System and other advancements in emergency preparedness. Read more...
Province approves disaster recovery program for northwestern Alberta - July 25, 2007
1.4 million fund will help municipalities recover from overland flooding
A $1.4 million disaster recovery program approved by the province will help residents of northwestern Alberta recover from overland flooding that caused significant property and infrastructure damage. Read more...
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