Welcome to Civil Defence Canada
Civil Defence refers to the organized effort to protect civilians and minimize the effects of emergencies and disasters, such as natural calamities, severe weather events, industrial accidents, or public health crises. It involves preparedness, response, and recovery measures aimed at safeguarding lives and property.
At Civil Defence Canada, our mission is to ensure the safety and resilience of our communities in the face of emergencies and disasters. We are committed to providing vital information and resources to help Canadians be ready for any civil defence situation that may arise.
This website serves as a comprehensive hub of knowledge, offering essential guidance on civil defence through five main catagories Awareness, Preparedness, Alertness, and Response, Recovery. Whether you are an individual, a family, or a community, our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively respond to emergencies and protect lives.
Website OrganizationThe Awareness section has information on different threats that we should be aware of.
The Preparedness section has resources and tools needed to get ready for threats.
The Alertness section has news and information sources to stay aware of the current threat environment.
The Response has information methods related to implementation of plans and the current civil defence activities and calls for action.
The Recovery section deals with post response activities to restore people and communities to regular functions.
Awareness
Our team of experts is continuously updating the website with the latest information and best practices to ensure you have the most reliable guidance at your fingertips. By staying informed and taking proactive steps towards preparedness, you can help protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community during times of crisis.
Stay Informed and Stay Safe
Cybersecurity Guide LEVEL 1
Cybersecurity Fixes Guide - LEVEL 2
Firefighting Guide
Wildfires Primer
A Guide to Civil Defence Issues in Your Community
Making a Water PreFilter Guide Nuclear War InformationRadioactive Water Guide
First Aid This guide is intended to provide topical information on some first aid matters that pertain to events from common emergencies, evacuations, natural disasters, and crisis events such as war. It is not complete, there are many fuller resources available for this topic but this is intended as supplementary freely avaialble text to bring awareness to some topics that might not normally be in a first aid text. It is an opinion and for informational purposes only.
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Preparedness
Our website covers a wide range of topics related to civil defence preparedness, including but not limited to:
- Creating a Family Emergency Plan: Learn how to develop a comprehensive emergency plan that includes evacuation procedures, communication strategies, and meeting points.
- Building an Emergency Kit: Discover the essential items to include in your emergency kit to sustain you and your family during times of crisis.
- Understanding Emergency Alerts: Stay informed about different types of emergency alerts and how to receive critical information from authorities.
- Community Resilience: Find out how you and your community can work together to build resilience and support one another during emergencies.
- Disaster-Specific Preparedness: Explore preparedness measures tailored to specific types of disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, wildfires, and more.
Alertness
Latest News Alerts
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Response
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Recovery
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