Media advisory: Online course will help Calgarians prepare for emergencies and disasters

The City is launching a free, interactive, online course to help citizens become better prepared in the event of an emergency or disaster.

The Ready Calgary course explains the essentials of emergency preparedness. Topics include knowing the risks, making an emergency action plan, building a 72-hour kit, staying informed and protecting personal property.

Media are invited to get a demonstration of the course and find out what every Calgarian should do before a disaster strikes.

When

Monday, September 17 at 10 a.m.

Who

Chief Tom Sampson, Calgary Emergency Management Agency

Where

Emergency Operations Centre 673 1 Street N.E.