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Category: Health & Safety

Avoid heat-related illness this summer

EMS would like to remind everyone to stay safe in the heat and sun this season. Read More

6 tips for sun safety

Six tips to keep you sun safe this summer. Read More

Water safety tips

Whether you are at a pool, splash park, or natural body of water, it is time to remind your children about water safety – because their lives could depend on it. Read More

Communicating to Kids in a Time of Crisis

When crises like the one unfolding in Ukraine occur on the world stage, it’s hard to know what (and how much) to tell our kids. Whether or not we mean to, adults can contribute to anxiety and fear in children by their words, actions and reactions. Read More

Partners for Safety 2021

Halloween should be spooky – not scary! The Calgary Partners for Safety have been patrolling the streets on Halloween night for over 25 years to keep young Calgarians safe while they trick-or-treat, and this year is no exception. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 31, hundreds of vehicles will be on Calgary’s streets providing high-visibility assistance to families who decide to trick-or-treat this year. Read More

Window & Balcony Safety

With the return of warmer weather, The City of Calgary Emergency Medical Services would like to remind parents of an often overlooked hazard in the home. To bring fresh air into your house, or to cool off in hot weather, we naturally think of opening a window. Read More

How to Make Mandatory Masks Work for Your Family

by Trista Arney
The City of Calgary has passed a temporary bylaw requiring the use of face coverings or non-medical masks for all people over the age of 2. How are we going to make this work? Read More

Stage 2 is Here: What Does That Mean?

Alberta has officially entered Stage 2 of the provincial relaunch strategy. What does that mean for your family? Read More

Tips for Hazardous Winter Driving

by Mia Bevacqua of In The Garage

If you get stranded during the summer, you can just hang out in shorts and a tank top until help arrives—but that’s not the case during the winter. When the snow flies, you need to be sure you’re prepared for the worst-case scenario: being stuck outside in sub-zero temperatures. Read More

Does your child know what to do if the power went out or a storm hit?

Provided by CEMA

Empowering children with the knowledge of how to prepare and take action during an emergency or disaster is the best way to keep them safe.

That’s why The City of Calgary developed Ready Squad, a fun and interactive 20-minute on-line course that gives kids the knowledge and tools to react during a disaster. Read More

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