Public Service Announcement

Emergency Preparedness Week - May 1-7, 2011

(Tuesday, May 3, 2011) - It's Emergency Preparedness Week May 1-7th. Is your family prepared?

The HRM Emergency Management Office is asking residents to take three simple steps to become better prepared:
1. Know the risks
2. Make a Plan
3. Get an emergency Kit

Go to www.getprepared.ca to complete a family emergency plan online and to find a list to build an emergency kit.

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For More Information contact:

Barry Manuel, EMO Coordinator
490-5400
www.halifax.ca/emo