Emergency Preparedness

Read blog posts from the Canadian Red Cross to learn more about emergency and disaster preparedness

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I asked Chat GPT to create an emergency plan for my family, here’s what I got

A family (grand-mother, pregnant mother and child) is looking at a phone

Can AI help create a personalized emergency plan? Like many people, I have been hearing a lot about ChatGPT and I wanted to see if I could use it to create an emergency plan, tell me what I should include in my family’s kit, and what to do if there was a disaster in my city. While AI was able to get me started, it’s important to rely on trustworthy organizations like the Canadian Red Cross, when preparing for a disaster or emergency.

A family (grand-mother, pregnant mother and child) is looking at a phone

Insurance coverage for tenants affected by flooding

A person in a Red Cross jacket looking at a closed road due to flooding

Floods can happen anywhere and at any time of the year. The key to staying safe is to prepare, have an emergency plan in place, and know the flood risk in your community. It’s also important to take time to make sure your tenant insurance covers losses from flooding.

A person in a Red Cross jacket looking at a closed road due to flooding

Could you survive on what’s in your pantry?

A pantry, with doors open, full of food

With any emergency, ensure your family has an emergency plan and emergency kit, as well as evacuation plans. Ensuring you have food to sustain you for at least three days is part of your emergency plan and we have tips to help plan for that.

A pantry, with doors open, full of food

2022 holiday gift guide: for a stress-free giving (and receiving!) season

Two hands with red nail polish hold a holiday gift

The season of hot chocolates, slippers and cozy blankets is here. This year, the Canadian Red Cross is making it easier for you with our 2022 holiday gift guide for a stress-free gift giving (and receiving) season.

Two hands with red nail polish hold a holiday gift

Safety essentials to bring in your backpack for your next hike

A woman with a green backpack, sitting on a rock, looking at the landscape of mountains with colorful trees

Heading out for a hike is a delightful way to explore nature. Whether you’re an occasional walker or a hiking aficionado, you’ll need specific equipment to be better prepared in an emergency. This checklist will help you pack some key essentials for your next hike. 

A woman with a green backpack, sitting on a rock, looking at the landscape of mountains with colorful trees

5 ways to stay safe and cool while being active outdoors

A woman running, with headphones on, on a country road.

A warm, sunny day is the ultimate motivation to take your workout outside. But a hot day and exercise can be an unsafe combination if you don't take the proper precautions.

A woman running, with headphones on, on a country road.

New volunteer Ha Vu describes why she gives back to organizations like the Canadian Red Cross

A woman in a Red Cross vest standing beside a display of emergency equipment such as batteries, flashlight and water container, facing the camera and smiling. The display is inside a Walmart store.

Canadian Red Cross Emergency Management volunteer Ha Vu’s interest in philanthropy led her to become a Red Cross Walmart ambassador. During the month-long campaign to raise funds for disaster preparedness, training, and responses in Canada, Ha does regular check-ins at her designated Walmart store - where she thanks Associates for their support.

A woman in a Red Cross vest standing beside a display of emergency equipment such as batteries, flashlight and water container, facing the camera and smiling. The display is inside a Walmart store.

How to stay safe in strong storms

A tree snapped in half due to strong winds in recent derecho in Ontario

Some of us recently experienced a derecho, even before we may have known what one was.
What is a derecho and how can you protect yourself and loved ones from future storms, including tornadoes and power outages.

A tree snapped in half due to strong winds in recent derecho in Ontario

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