Emergencies affecting Alberta are a growing concern, and the Otipemisiwak Métis Government is developing an emergency management program to help reduce their impact on Métis Citizens in the region. We need your assistance to make this program effective.
Emergency management is an ongoing process that involves preventing, planning for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies. Your insights will help us identify existing resources and better understand our Citizens’ emergency management needs.
This survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete, and all responses will remain anonymous.
As a token of our appreciation for your participation, eligible Citizens will have the chance to win 1 of 25 $100 cash gifts.
Complete the survey HERE
Emergency Alerts and Updates
- Alberta Emergency Alert
- Active emergency updates
- Alberta Wildfires of Note
- Health Link Wildfire: text ‘wildfire’ to 88111
- Canada Public Weather Alerts
- WeatherCan App
- Air Quality Health Index Map
During an Evacuation or Emergency
- Preparing to evacuate
- Evacuation Tip Sheet [Red Cross pdf]
- Communicating during emergencies [Government of Alberta]
- Finding a designated shelter
Accessing Assistance
All FAQsProvincial Financial Assistance Resources
- Emergency Needs Allowance: for evacuees requiring immediate emergency financial assistance
- Emergency Food Benefits Application: for evacuees requiring assistance with obtaining food after a wildfire or disaster
- Income Support: for financial assistance regarding emergency eviction or utility disconnection as a result of the wildfires or disaster
- Insurance Claims: claim insurance coverage for homes, properties or businesses damaged as a result of a wildfire or disaster
- Disaster Recovery Program: financial assistance when facing uninsurable loss after a disaster
- Municipal Wildfire Assistance Program: for municipalities requiring assistance with the costs of wildfires
- Emergency Financial Assistance for students (Alberta Student Aid)
Federal Financial Assistance Resources
- Disaster Assistance Programs: provides additional financial assistance to specific social and economic sectors affected by a disaster
- Employment Insurance (EI): for individuals who are unable to work due to hazardous weather and disaster
- Emergency Financial Assistance for students (Government of Canada)
National Student Loans Service Centre (NSCLC)
Student loan borrowers: contact the NSCLC to fast-track your application for the Repayment Assistance Plan
Canada Apprentice Loan Service Centre
Apprentice loan borrowers: contact the CALSC to fast-track your application for the Repayment Assistance Plan
Housing Assistance
- For Métis families who are homeless or on the verge of being homeless
Mental Health Resources and Disaster Recovery
- Wellness Program (Métis Nation of Alberta)
- Alberta Health Services (AHS) Mental Health Resources
- Managing wildfire smoke and your mental health [pdf]
- Psychological First Aid (Canadian Red Cross) [pdf]
- AHS Mental Health Helplines and Supports [pdf]
- More Mental Health Supports
Addiction Helpline: 1-866-332-2322
Mental Health Helplines: 1-877-303-2642
- Edmonton Access 24/7 Intake Services: 780-424-2424
- Calgary Access 24/7 Intake Services: 403-943-2500
- Kids Help Phone:1-800-668-6868 Text ‘CONNECT’ to 686868
- Indigenous Support Line: 1-844-944-4744 (12 – 8 p.m., Mon – Fri)
Only available in AHS North Zone (MNA districts 13 – 18 and 22: partially covered districts 7, 8, and 19 – 21) and South Zone (MNA districts partially covered 1 – 4). See Map.
More Health Resources.
Preparing for Extreme Weather Events
All FAQsPreparing for Wildfires
Preparing for Wildfire Smoke
Preparing for Extreme Heat
Creating an Emergency Plan
Other Emergency Resources
- Emergency and Disaster Resources – Government of Alberta
- Flood Safety [Red Cross pdf]
- Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) Information
Emergency Kit Resources
Emergency Contacts
Fire in your community or immediate medical assistance: 911
Reporting a wildfire: 310-FIRE (3473)
Non-emergency medical advice: 811 (Health Link)
Information on road closures and conditions: 511
Telephone Town Halls: 1-833-380-0691
Alberta Wildfire Resource Line:
For evacuated farmers and ranchers with questions regarding livestock
780-310-4455
Alberta Supports Contact Centre:
For evacuees requiring emergency benefits
1-877-644-9992
Community Resources for Emergency Preparedness Training