Emergency Services and Preparedness

Get updates during an emergency

Here are a few ways you can get updates during an emergency:

Voyent Alert! - a multi-purpose communication service provided by the County of Grande Prairie. Receive critical alerts like fires or floods, as well as day-to-day communications. Download the Voyent Alert! app on your iOS or Android device, or register for email, SMS, or phone alerts here. Learn more at www.countygp.ab.ca/alerts.

Alberta Emergency Alerts - access from your mobile phone, tablet or any other device and on multiple social channels. Emergency alerts | Alberta.ca

GPREP (Grande Prairie Regional Emergency Partnership) - access to information on current local emergencies. 

Alberta Wildfire Status App - For information on where to download, click here: Wildfire status | Alberta.ca

Know the risks

Whether your area is prone to wildfires, floods, severe storms or tornadoes, know the types of hazards that can trigger emergencies. Other emergencies could include bomb threats, chemical releases, pandemic influenza and power outages. 

Make an emergency plan

It is important that you and your family make an emergency plan to prepare for disasters. Follow the emergency preparedness guide checklist and keep your plans current to help save you time and make real emergency situations less stressful. This can include:

• Evacuation plan
• Floor plan with possible exits
• Identified meeting places
• Emergency contact information
• Accommodation plans
• Insurance information
• Insurance During Wildfires IBC Canada
• Fire extinguisher and water valve locations.

Create an emergency kit

In an emergency, you will need basic supplies to keep you safe and well for approximately 72 hours. Create an emergency kit before an emergency happens so you have the necessary things easily at hand, including food, water and battery operated flashlights.