Be Ready for Emergencies

Be Ready! For Emergencies

Emergency Preparedness Week

National Emergency Preparedness Week is May 3-9, 2026! This nationally organized campaign is an opportunity for you to take action to ensure you're prepared to protect yourself and your household during an emergency.

This year, the GNWT’s theme for National Emergency Preparedness Week is: Preparing for an Evacuation. Knowing what to do before, during, and after an evacuation can help keep you, your household, and emergency responders safe during an emergency.

Residents can participate by:

  • Learning about evacuation alerts and routes
  • Creating or updating your emergency plan, emergency kit and grab-and-go bag
  • Reviewing your community’s emergency plan
  • Talking to community members about emergency preparedness and preparing for an evacuation

This Emergency Preparedness Week, take time to learn, plan, and prepare for an evacuation. Emergency preparedness is everyone’s responsibility and being ready makes a difference.

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