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May 1 to May 7, 2022<\/strong>\u00a0is Emergency Preparedness Week and this year\u2019s theme is\u00a0Be Ready for Anything.<\/em>\u00a0The Saint John Emergency Management Organization (SJ-EMO) would like to ensure you and your family are prepared in the event of an emergency.<\/p>\n

Some disasters may be beyond our control, but there are ways to reduce the risk and the impact of whatever emergency we might face, whether natural or human-induced.<\/p>\n

Emergency Preparedness Week encourages Canadians to be prepared to cope on their own for at least the first 72 hours of an emergency while rescue workers help those in urgent need. This special week is a national effort of provincial and territorial emergency management organizations, and Public Safety Canada.<\/p>\n

Experience has shown that individual preparedness goes a long way to help people cope better during and after a major disaster. By taking a few simple steps, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies \u2013 anytime, anywhere.<\/p>\n

Know the risks\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Although the consequences of disasters can be similar, knowing the risks specific to our community and our region can help you better prepare.<\/p>\n

Make a plan\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 It will help you and your family know what to do.<\/p>\n

Get an emergency kit\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 During an emergency, we will all need some basic supplies. We may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours in an emergency.<\/p>\n

Stay connected<\/strong>\u00a0 – We encourage citizens to follow us on the City\u2019s\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0accounts as well as our website at\u00a0www.saintjohn.ca<\/a><\/p>\n

For more information and resources to help you and your family prepare for local emergencies, visit\u00a0www.saintjohn.ca\/emo\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0www.GetPrepared.ca\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Here to help\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 For inquiries related to municipal services, contact the City of Saint John Customer Service Centre at (506) 658-4455, email\u00a0service@saintjohn.ca<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or visit us in person on the Ground Floor of City Hall, 15 Market Square, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

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Have you done your part to prepare for the event of an emergency? May 1 to May 7, 2022\u00a0is Emergency Preparedness Week and this year\u2019s theme is\u00a0Be Ready for Anything.\u00a0The Saint John Emergency Management Organization (SJ-EMO) would like to ensure you and your family are prepared in the event of an emergency. Some disasters may […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":27390,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27389","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"yoast_head":"\n