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Lorena Smalley

Emergency Preparedness Week 2025

Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is an annual, nationwide event coordinated by Public Safety Canada (PSC) in partnership with the provinces, territories, and other partners to encourage Canadians to become better prepared for emergencies. EP Week always occurs the first week of May, and WE Seniors is excited to announce we will be hosting our own Emergency Preparedness Week event this year!

COME JOIN US!

  • Thursday, May 8, 2025
  • 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Westend Seniors Activity Centre, Community Cafe
  • Admission: $3.00 (pay at the door, includes coffee and treats)

HOW TO REGISTER:

  • Visit our front desk
  • Call our centre – 780 483 1209
  • (Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
  • Sign up online at MyActiveCentre HERE

1:15 p.m. – Greetings & Find Your Spot For The Afternoon!

Sign in and grab a loot bag before you meet the speakers, grab a beverage & snack, and get seated.

1:30 p.m. – CPR AND AED AND BEING PREPARED

Presented by St Johns Ambulance

Come join us and learn how to recognize signs and symptoms of a heart attack, cardiac arrest, and what to do. Being prepared with first aid knowledge and a first aid kit will go a long way in helping save a life. The St Johns Ambulance team will also be doing a demonstration on how to use an AED machine.

2:15 p.m. – Make The Right Call
Presented by The Edmonton Police Service

9-1-1 is only to be used in emergency situations, but if it’s not an emergency, what number do you call?  Come learn about the emergency telephone system and learn things like:

    • How the 9-1-1 system works in Edmonton

    • What happens when you call 9-1-1

    • Who to call for police non-emergencies in the City of Edmonton and emergencies outside the City of Edmonton,

    • What should you do if you or someone in your household calls 9-1-1 by mistake

    • How to prevent accidental 9-1-1 calls

    • and more!

3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
– Q&A session & short break so attendees can talk to presenters

3:15 p.m. – Independent Living Fire Safety Presentation
Presented by The Edmonton Fire Department

Join us for an informative and engaging presentation led by a guest speaker from the Edmonton Fire Department as part of Emergency Preparedness Week! Learn essential fire safety tips and strategies to help you maintain your independence while staying safe. Topics will include:

      • Smoke Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Safety
      • Making the 911 Call
      • Home Fire Escape Planning
      • 72-Hour Emergency Kits
      • Cooking Safety
      • Evacuation & Shelter in Place
      • Rescue & Smoking Safety
      • Pet Safety
      • Fire Separations & Fire Safety Plans

Bonus: Fire Safety Walkthrough!

  • After the presentation, join us for a guided walkthrough of our centre, where our speaker will explain the fire and life safety systems in place and how they are designed to protect you.

  • The Fire Department will also have a fire truck onsite so attendees and WSAC members can chat with fire fighters and learn about these fantastic machines.