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The Heimlich Maneuver: What You Should Know

Introduction The Heimlich Maneuver is a life-saving technique that is used to clear an obstruction in the airway. It is named after Dr. Henry Heimlich, who developed the technique in...

911 Calls: Unique, Genius, and Strange Examples

911 calls are a vital component of our emergency response system. They provide a crucial link between those in need and those who can help, making the difference between life...

Canned Water: Why it's #1 for Emergencies

Don't overlook this valuable resource Water is essential for life, but not all water sources are reliable or safe. In emergency situations, such as natural disasters, power outages, or pandemics,...

Easy Camping Meals

Introduction Camping is an incredible way to get out and appreciate the beauty of the outdoors, connect with nature, and build relationships with friends and family. One of the most...

Cougar Encounters and Safety

Cougars are large and powerful cats native to North and South America and are one of the most widely distributed large mammals in the Western Hemisphere. Canada is no exception!...

Dried Beans and Lentils for Emergency Food Storage

Emergency preparedness is an important part of our lives that everyone should take seriously. In order to be fully prepared for potential emergencies, it is essential to have a supply...

Canada’s Emergency Response to the Fort Mac Fire

Photo Credit - DarrenRD The news is good. The Fort Mac Fire is designated as no longer out of control. What a month this has been! Though we hope this...

Getting Your Community Prepared for an Emergency

In the past, we’ve talked about getting our workplaces and our schools prepared for emergencies, along with our homes. And today we want to encourage you to spread the motivation...

How to Deal with Water Restrictions

Last year, a number of gulf islands near our home base in Victoria ran out of water and had to get fresh water trucked in. And in many provinces across...

Emergency Car Kits in Wildfire Situations

With wildfires spreading rampantly across the forests and prairies of Canada each year it’s important to ensure you have an emergency car kit in your vehicle. For many of us,...

Your Quick Camping Survival Guide (Part 7: Practice Makes Safety)

Planning a camping trip away from civilization is a smart way to practice your wilderness survival skills. When you do, why not challenge yourself by making the practice feel a...

It's Emergency Preparedness Week - are you ready?

Did you know that people across Canada are recognizing Emergency Preparedness Week this week, May 1st to 7th? To help you prepare, we're offering fantastic deals on potentially life-saving 72-hour...

Your Quick Camping Survival Guide (Part 6: How to Build a Shelter)

Wikimedia Commons/ Jim Champion In our last post in this series, we talked about some of the basic how-to's of building a fire in the wilderness, and today we’re here...

Your Quick Camping Survival Guide (Part 5: Building a Fire)

If you have read some of our most recent blog posts, you’ll remember that we’ve been talking about a number of survival skills useful in the case of an emergency...

Your Quick Camping Survival Guide (Part 4: How to Stay Hydrated)

If you’re in the midst of a frightening emergency where you find yourself stranded in the wilderness, it can be tricky to find the balance between thinking positively (eg. “Someone...

Your Quick Camping Survival Guide (Part 3: Mental Preparedness)

If you’re seeking an adventure and would like to use the great outdoors to help prepare you for an emergency, why not go on a camping trip! In our most...

Your Quick Camping Survival Guide (Part 2: Fitness as a Survival Skill)

As part of our Quick Camping Survival Guide series, we want to talk about some of the most important survival skills to add to your arsenal, along with the essential...

Your Quick Camping Survival Guide

Spring is here and for many this means it's time to start planning for camping! Many reservation systems across Canada are now official open and you may be one of...

How to Prepare Your Kids for an Emergency

Credit: LaraStock If you live by yourself, then getting your whole household on the same page is a simple task. However, if there are two or more of you, communication...

The Importance of Learning and Sharing Emergency Preparedness Resources

Have you ever heard of Public Safety Canada, or visited their website? Committed to mitigating disasters nationally and keeping the country safe, they’re a resource not to be missed when...

Emergency Food Explained

Understanding Emergency Kits

Personal & Family Emergency Guide

The Heimlich Maneuver: What You Should Know

911 Calls: Unique, Genius, and Strange Examples

Canned Water: Why it's #1 for Emergencies

Easy Camping Meals

Cougar Encounters and Safety

Dried Beans and Lentils for Emergency Food Storage

Canada’s Emergency Response to the Fort Mac Fire

Getting Your Community Prepared for an Emergency

How to Deal with Water Restrictions

Emergency Car Kits in Wildfire Situations

Your Quick Camping Survival Guide (Part 7: Practice Makes Safety)

It's Emergency Preparedness Week - are you ready?

Your Quick Camping Survival Guide (Part 6: How to Build a Shelter)

Your Quick Camping Survival Guide (Part 5: Building a Fire)

Your Quick Camping Survival Guide (Part 4: How to Stay Hydrated)

Your Quick Camping Survival Guide (Part 3: Mental Preparedness)

Your Quick Camping Survival Guide (Part 2: Fitness as a Survival Skill)

Your Quick Camping Survival Guide

How to Prepare Your Kids for an Emergency

The Importance of Learning and Sharing Emergency Preparedness Resources

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