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Public Safety Canada publishes a wide variety of products aimed at helping citizens know the risks and get prepared for emergencies. Please visit our orders page to request print versions of our publications. Please note: Some publications are not available in print format but are available as PDF files and can be viewed and printed from this site.
For other publications on aspects of emergency preparedness, visit the web sites for the Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, The Salvation Army, or your provincial or territorial Emergency Management Organization.
A fold-out brochure summarizing the three steps you need to take to help you and your family prepare for an emergency: Know the Risks, Make a Plan, Get a Kit.
As our flagship publication, this 36-page guide explains in greater detail the steps Canadians should take to become better prepared for emergencies. Included are a Family Emergency Plan template and list of emergency kit items.
A detailed guide explaining what steps should be taken before, during and after a flood (English or French).
A detailed guide explaining what do in the event of a blizzard, winter storm, hurricane, ice storm, storm surge, thunderstorm, or tornado, depending on where you are at the moment (English or French).
A detailed guide explaining what steps should be taken before, during and after a power outage (English or French).
A detailed guide explaining what steps should be taken before, during and after an earthquake (English or French).
A guide aimed at Canadian farmers explaining the steps that should be taken to ensure farm animals, livestock, and poultry are protected during an emergency (English or French).
A household contact sheet that can be personalized; clings to any flat surface.
An 8.5”x11” sheet detailing the items that should be included in an emergency kit.
An 11”x17” poster featuring the phrase “Emergency preparedness starts with you.”
A large 2’x3’ poster featuring a population density map of Canada, along with photos and descriptions of the various natural hazards that can occur across the country.
Slides for a presentation about emergency preparedness. Great for community groups or the classroom.