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What is an Emergency?

Emergencies are defined as a situation or an impending situation that constitutes a danger of major proportions that could result in serious harm to persons or substantial damage to property and that is caused by the forces of nature, a disease or other health risk, an accident or an act whether intentional or otherwise. Preparing for and managing the response to a natural disaster or emergency is a key role of the City of Selkirk’s government and administration.

The City of Selkirk is committed to the protection and preservation of life and property of its residents, businesses and visitors through a coordinated response, by all City departments.

Severe Storm Preparation

Weather Alerts for Selkirk’s Region: https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?mbrm1383= 

Government of Canada Get Prepared: https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/index-en.aspx

Severe Storms, What do Do: https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/svrstrms-wtd/svrstrms-wtd-eng.pdf

When can an Emergency or Natural Disaster strike?

Emergencies or natural disasters can strike any community at any time. Such events vary in frequency, size and severity. People tend not to think about disasters until they are in the middle of one. The most important concept to keep in mind when planning for any type of emergency or natural disaster is that a community plan is only effective when all departments are involved in both its development and continued maintenance. A robust and effective plan necessitates cooperation and commitment from all with a sense of shared ownership and mutual responsibility.

What Can I Do?

When you take every possible step to care for yourself, you free up essential emergency resources for those in need, like the disabled, sick, injured, or elderly. Families and businesses should prepare to meet their basic needs for at least the first three days following a disaster without outside help. Able businesses and residents should contribute to the recovery efforts, helping the area return to normalcy as swiftly as possible.

To maximize survival and recovery chances in an emergency, plan ahead and assist one another. The community should initiate this process with an individual or family preparedness plan. Start by displaying emergency numbers, assembling an emergency supplies kit, understanding the necessary actions during emergencies, acquiring first aid and CPR skills, being aware of your medications, reviewing your insurance, and safeguarding important documents.Annual Spring and Preparedness

Safe Boating

Transport Canada is replacing their Safe Boating Guide with a new App that will be available to download at BetterBoater.ca.

This new App will give the user access to the following:
• Safe Boating Guide
• Safety Regulations
• Boating Tips & Techniques
• Videos
• Other information regarding boating safety

Emergency Preparedness Links