Be prepared
FOCUS Canada empowers communities through emergency preparedness education
Providing emergency relief, preparedness, and response to communities suffering from natural disasters or man-made crises. We encourage you to become familiar with all types of disasters and especially the ones you are prone to encounter in your local area and region.
Earthquake
More and more people are making their homes in woodland settings – in or near forests, rural areas, or remote mountain sites
Flood
Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States, however not all floods are alike.
Heatwave
Heat kills by pushing the human body beyond its limits.
Power outage
Sudden power outages can be frustrating and troublesome, especially when they last a long time.
Thunderstorm
All thunderstorms are dangerous. Every thunderstorm produces lightning.
Wildfire
More and more people are making their homes in woodland settings – in or near forests, rural areas, or remote mountain sites
Winterstorm
While the danger from winter weather varies across the country, nearly all Americans, regardless of where they live, are likely to face some type of severe winter weather at some point in their lives.
