Are you prepared for an emergency in your home or at your place of work? Emergency Preparedness Week (May 2-8, 2010) focuses on planning and preparing yourself and your family to cope with a sudden disaster situation. Information on this website can help you develop a 72-Hour Emergency Plan and prepare a household emergency kit. Copies of the planning guide are also available at the Town of Lacombe office.

Whether you live in a house, apartment, condominium or mobile home, you should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family during an emergency such as a blizzard, power failure or tornado for a minimum of 72 hours. If a disaster happens, it may take emergency personnel some time to get to you as they respond first to those in greatest need.

By taking a few simple steps today, you can become better prepared to face a range of unexpected situations. Use these guidebooks to build a 72-hour emergency kit. Following a few basic steps will help you to take care of your loved ones during an emergency.

These downloadable publications provide a wealth of helpful information about preparing your household to cope with an emergency. Copies of the 72-Hour Emergency Planning Guide are also available at the Town of Lacombe office.

Please note that some file sizes are large and may require a few minutes to download: 

• Your Emergency Preparedness Guide: the 72-Hour Plan  (477 KB)

• Emergency Planning for Your Family: the 5-Step Guide  (464 KB)

• Be Prepared, Not Scared  (1.24 MB)

• Winter Power Failures: Self-Help Advice  (3.19 MB)

• Severe Storms: Self-Help Advice  (1 MB)

• Preparing for the Unexpected: Self-Help Advice  (1.56 MB)

The Town of Lacombe is pleased to acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada in providing these publications for the benefit of Lacombe residents.