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Friday, October 20, 2023

Alert Ready System Test

On Nov. 15, 2022, Ontario, along with other participating provinces and territories, will issue public test messages through Alert Ready, Canada’s emergency alerting system. Ontario will issue one test message that will be distributed over television, radio, and compatible wireless devices at 12:55 PM EST. For more information on the Alert Ready... More

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

What is Alert Ready?

Alert Ready is Canada's emergency alerting system which helps deliver critical emergency and life-saving alerts to millions of Canadians each year. Alerts are delivered through radio, television, and compatible (LTE-connected) wireless devices and are only issued by authorized government agencies. In 2022, there were a total of 187 alerts issued... More

Friday, April 14, 2023

Save the Date for Emergency Preparedness Week

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 7 to 13 across Canada. This year’s theme is “Be Prepared. Know Your Risks.” To mark this special week, the Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations team will be hosting various events and training opportunities. For more information and to register, visit the Emergency Preparedness Week 2023... More

Friday, November 11, 2022

Alert Ready System Test

On Nov. 16, 2022, Ontario, along with other participating provinces and territories, will issue public test messages through Alert Ready, Canada’s emergency alerting system. Ontario will issue one test message that will be distributed over television, radio, and compatible wireless devices at 12:55 PM EST. For more information on the Alert Ready... More

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Quote the Raven: Pro-Tips on Preparing for Fire Emergencies

Carleton University's Fire Prevention Week and Fall Emergency Preparedness Week are from October 9 to 15, 2022. To kick off the week, the Emergency Management & Continuity of Operations Team shared some pro-tips on preparing for fire emergencies on Quote the Raven. Check out the post here. For more on fire safety, visit our... More

Friday, October 7, 2022

Fire Prevention Week and Emergency Preparedness Week 2022

The Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations (EMCO) team is marking Fire Prevention Week and Fall Emergency Preparedness Week from October 9 to 15, 2022 with several events throughout the week. Our event line-up includes training sessions focused on emergency awareness, home fire safety, and hazard-specific emergency procedures, as well... More

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Are You #CUReady for Severe Weather?

A return to summer means peak season for thunderstorms and severe weather. When a storm is approaching, or a weather watch or warning is issued by Environment Canada, it’s important to seek shelter. If outdoors, relocate indoors to a safe, sheltered location. When indoors, the safest area to be is on the lowest level... More

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Emergency Preparedness Week 2022

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 1-7, 2022. This year's theme is Emergency Preparedness: Be Ready for Anything. As we mark this special week, along with Safety and Health Week and Mental Health Week, we encourage our community to be “ready for anything” and always maintain situational awareness while on and off-campus. On May 3, we... More

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Alert Ready System Test

On November 17, 2021, Ontario along with other provincial and territorial emergency management organizations will issue public test messages through Alert Ready, Canada’s emergency alerting system. Ontario will issue one test message to be distributed over television, radio, and compatible wireless devices at 12:55 PM EST. For more information,... More

Monday, October 18, 2021

Quote the Raven: Pro-Tips on Personal Preparedness

Carleton University's Fall Emergency Preparedness Week is October 18 to 22, 2021. To kick off the week, the Emergency Management & Continuity of Operations Team shared some pro-tips on personal preparedness on Quote the Raven. Check out the post here. For more on personal preparedness, visit our CU Ready... More

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Are You “CU” Ready?

Are you prepared in the case that an emergency strikes while you are at home? Emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time. Set aside some time this Emergency Preparedness Week to educate yourself on emergency actions, which are located on our Emergency Management website here. Our Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations Team is... More

Monday, May 3, 2021

Emergency Preparedness Week 2021

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 2 to 8, 2021. This year’s theme for Emergency Preparedness Week is Emergency Preparedness: Be Ready for Anything. Carleton University’s Emergency Management and Continuity of Operations Team encourages all of our community members to be “CU Ready” and take three important steps to be prepared for... More

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