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  • New! With continued snowmelt and rising waters, the Calgary Fire Department advises against boating and all other water activities on the Bow and Elbow Rivers, effective June 29, 2026. Learn more

Are you ready? Prepare your home video series

Prepare your home video series Are you ready?

Emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere. There are steps you can take to get prepared. The Prepare your Home videos provide helpful tips to prepare and protect your home before, during and after an emergency.

Emergencies in Calgary

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Summer storms

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Wildfire smoke

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Building community connections

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Sump pumps and basement flooding

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Backflow valves

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Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms

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Electrical panels

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Main water valves

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Natural gas

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Tornadoes and High Winds

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Extreme Heat

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