Emergency preparedness education

Emergency preparedness workshops

Sign up for a free emergency preparedness workshop offered by us. 

Upcoming workshops

Online workshops

Personal & Household Emergency Preparedness (Parks)

  • Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 7pm to 8:30pm
  • Tuesday, December 1, 2026, from 7pm to 8:30pm

Personal & Household Emergency Preparedness (VPL)

  • Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 11am to noon

In-person workshop

Emergency Preparedness for Families (VPL)

  • Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 11am to noon

Register for a free workshop with VPL Register a free workshop with Parks

Preparedness checklist

Download our Get started: Emergency preparedness and planning worksheet (154 KB) to use while you watch our 20-minute video or attend a workshop.

Use our worksheet to fill in the blanks, make your own notes, and check off your first accomplishments.

There are small steps you can take that will help you become more emergency prepared. 

Improve your readiness by learning about:

  • What to include in an emergency plan
  • What supplies to gather
  • Where to get information
  • How to prepare together with your neighbours

Emergency preparedness in 20 minutes

Our popular workshop is now available as a video, with closed captions. Watch to learn about the steps of emergency preparedness in 20 minutes.

Contact us

Contact information, partner agencies, and website policies

City of Vancouver virtual assistant
Tell us how you found your conversation today