Emergency Preparedness and Recovery
Be Prepared
Flood preparedness is an important part of adapting to climate change in Canada. It’s important to take time to understand and prepare for a flood event. Use the emergency guides and resources below to help you recognize your flood risks and prepare for them.
*Please note that FloodSmart Canada and Partners for Action do not take responsibility for the verification of the services and information identified below.
If you would like to know more about how you can reduce your risks, click here for a list of flood preparedness and recovery resources by province and territory.
Emergency Preparedness Resources
Flood/Emergency Preparedness Guides
- Elders and Emergencies – Canadian Red Cross
- Emergency Preparedness Guide for Muskego Cree Families – Canadian Red Cross
- Emergency Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities/Special Needs – Government of Canada
- Flood Ready – Government of Canada
- For First Nations, Métis and Inuit Communities – Canadian Red Cross
- Get Prepared: Floods – Government of Canada
- Getting Ready: A Guide to Emergency Preparation – IBC
- Handbook for reducing basement flooding (June 2009) – ICLR
- Kids’ Activity Booklet for James Bay First Nation Communities – Canadian Red Cross
- Pocket Guide to Emergencies – Government of Canada
- Quiz: Are you Flood Ready? – Government of Canada
- Your Emergency Preparedness Guide – Government of Canada
Flood/Emergency Toolkits
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS AND ALERTS
Flood Recovery
Recovering after a flood can be stressful and costly. Below are useful resources you can access to learn more about the recovery process.
*Please note that FloodSmart Canada and Partners for Action do not take responsibility for the verification of the services and information identified below.