The Town of Rocky Mountain House Emergency Management Plan outlines how the municipality will respond to potential hazards and emergencies. It ensures a coordinated effort to protect lives, minimize damage, and restore services efficiently. Key objectives include:
- Saving lives and reducing suffering;
- Protecting property and the environment;
- Clarifying roles and responsibilities during emergencies;
- Managing emergency response operations and communications;
- Coordinating evacuations and essential services for residents;
- Restoring services as quickly as possible; and
- Training municipal staff and volunteers for emergency preparedness.
This plan ensures our community is prepared to respond effectively to any major emergency or disaster.
Emergency Preparedness
To be prepared, you need to know what to do, where to go, and have enough supplies for a week or more.
Get ready for emergencies and disasters by taking simple steps now:
- Make an Emergency Plan for your household by using Public Safety Canada’s emergency plan template.
- Learn how to Build an Emergency Kit for you and your family (don't forget your pets!)
- Register in advance for a verified Alberta.ca account and the MyAlberta Emergency Registration System (MAERS). This will make it easier to access support and servicesin the event of an emergency - no paperwork or in-person visits required.
- Update your smart device with trusted alerting apps and bookmarks, so you'll be able to quickly find important information in a hurry:
- Alberta Emergency Alert
- 511 Alberta – traveller information, know before you go
- Alberta Wildfire – stay current on Alberta’s wildfire information
- WeatherCan – Weather alert notices for your area, and other locations you choose
- Alberta Rivers: Data and advisories – latest information on Alberta’s rivers, including flood advisories
- Alberta Government apps – AQHI Canada, Alberta Fire Bans, etc.
- Alberta government advisories – for health events, disasters and public safety on crown land
- Government of Alberta
- Instagram: @YourAlberta
- Facebook: @YourAlberta
- X: @YourAlberta
- X: @ABPublicSafety
- Public Safety Canada
- Facebook: Emergency Ready in Canada
- X: @Safety_Canada
- X: @Get_Prepared
- Youtube: Safety in Canada
Preparing in advance can keep you safe and comfortable, and help you get back to your normal life and work more quickly. It also helps others because emergency responders can focus on helping those who need it the most.
