Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency

Description

Every year Saskatchewan faces the possibility of emergencies stemming from both natural and human causes. Severe winter weather, wildfires, chemical spills, floods and other events remind us of the need for emergency preparedness.

Saskatchewan residents can learn how to prepare for potential emergencies by knowing the risks, making plans and preparing emergency kits and in Saskatchewan, municipalities must establish emergency plans by The Emergency Planning Act, 1989.

Municipalities are the first line of defense in an emergency and are responsible under legislation to respond when events threaten the safety of people, property and the environment. Managing emergencies often involves multiple jurisdictions, levels of government, agencies and other emergency responders.