Social media - Emergency Preparedness Week 2026
Social media
Ideas for using social media for Emergency Preparedness Week (or anytime!):
- Follow @Get_Prepared on X and Emergency Ready in Canada on Facebook and encourage others to do the same
- Share content from Get prepared on your Facebook page or on X
- Share relevant information with a blogger who may be interested in emergency preparedness
- Post content from Get prepared on your own blog. Videos and several guides are available and can be easily posted or linked to your site
- Submit a story or photos of an emergency to ps.getprepared-preparevous.sp@ps-sp.gc.ca
Sample posts
Please note: all links refer to content on GetPrepared.ca; they may also be shortened by a service such as goo.gl. Add links to your own organization's website as applicable.
- Follow @Get_Prepared for helpful tips and info on what to do before, during and after an emergency
- Did you know that your area may be more at risk for one kind of disaster over another - find out which ones: Hazards and emergencies
- Knowing the risks specific to your area can help you prepare for emergencies - learn how here: Hazards and emergencies
- Every home needs an emergency plan. Complete yours here: Make an emergency plan
- Does your family know what to do if disaster strikes? Start planning now: Make an emergency plan
- Get prepared for any kind of emergency. Get a kit. Find out how: Get an emergency kit
Remember, you could also repost @Get_Prepared's posts!
Using Hashtags on X
A hashtag is a word or phrase (without spaces) following a hash symbol (#) used to tag a tweet on a particular topic of interest.
Add the hashtag #EPWeek2026 to your posts to join the online conversation on emergency preparedness. Using the hashtags will make it easy for users to come across your posts when searching for messages on the topic of Emergency Preparedness Week.