Explore ways to promote EP Week - Emergency Preparedness Week 2026
By taking an active role in your community, you're helping to build a culture of preparedness in Canada. While governments at all levels are working hard to keep Canada safe, everyone has a role to play in being prepared for an emergency.
Tips and ideas to promote EP Week
- Introduce a Municipal / Provincial proclamation of EP Week
- Consult your jurisdiction to learn how to submit a proclamation recognizing EP Week
- Enlist local radio and cable TV stations to run daily emergency tips throughout EP Week
- Consult a local station to submit a request
- Build an emergency kit, complete an emergency plan and review them with your family, household or workplace
- Test emergency plans through an exercise or talk about what you would do in an emergency
Visit the following EP Week toolkit areas for more promotional ideas: