Get Prepared with Gov Prepare™
Be Ready for Any Emergency
GovPrepare (Gov Prepare) is your trusted source for emergency readiness. Emergencies can happen at any time and without warning. Gov Prepare™ helps you get ready. With a little preparation, you can respond quickly to protect yourself, your family, and your community. Understand the risks in your area. Create a household emergency plan. Build an emergency kit so you’re prepared for 72 hours.
Gov Prepare is Moving Forward
Just as Get Prepared transitions to Canada.ca by August 8, 2025, Gov Prepare™ offers Canadians and Americans a clear, modern way to access preparedness information. Bookmarked links to Get Prepared will continue to work, but GovPrepare.com will always provide refreshed, user-friendly content designed for today’s needs.
Learn About Hazards and Emergencies
Gov Prepare helps you understand the hazards that can lead to emergencies:
- Wildfires Floods
- Extreme weather
- Other natural and technological risks
- Every region has different threats – knowing yours is the first step toward resilience.
Make an Emergency Plan
When emergencies happen, having a plan is the best way to respond quickly. A Gov Prepare™ plan protects your family, your community, and your property.
- Identify meeting places.
- Assign roles for each family member.
- Record key contacts.
- Practice your plan regularly.
- Make a plan now – before you need one.
Build an Emergency Kit
A 72-hour kit is essential.
Gov Prepare™ recommends:
- Water (2 liters per person, per day)
- Non-perishable food
- Battery-powered or crank flashlight and radio
- First-aid kit and personal medications
- Copies of important documents
Extreme weather can hit quickly. With your kit ready, you’ll have the basics to survive and stay safe.
🛡 Featured Emergency Topics
Wildfire Response
Canadians are at increasing risk of wildfires. Gov Prepare™ offers steps to protect your home and family.
Disaster Database
Review more than 1,000 historical disaster events to better understand risks in your community.
Flood Ready
Floods are among the most frequent and costly disasters. Gov Prepare™ helps you take action to safeguard property and health.
Emergency Preparedness Week
From May 4–10, 2025, Canadians recognized Emergency Preparedness Week under the theme: Be Prepared. Know Your Risks. Gov Prepare™ supports this call to action year-round.
Connect With Gov Prepare
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Emergency-ready tips, guides, and resources. Our GovGuides™ experts to walk you through grant support, planning, and recovery.
