Natural Resources Canada in collaboration with federal, provincial and municipal governments and organizations developed the FireSmart Program which provides information and guidelines for protecting communities from wildfire. Over 15,000 copies of the manual have been distributed across Canada and internationally. They also provide Community Grant Program for projects to reduce the risk of wildfire in a community.
This national Canadian campaign educates the general public about the risks in their area and encourages them to make a plan and an emergency kit. There are also publications regarding specific hazards and a general guide for business continuity.
The British Columbia Ministry of Public Safety provides information for the general public regarding community emergency planning, response and recovery. There are similar programs in each province.
The Ontario Storm Prediction Center and Environment Canada advise the public by providing special winter weather alerts and information regarding preparedness for weather hazards.
The Seismic Hazard Mitigation Program for High-Risk Buildings in Vancouver, British Columbia is developing a long-term strategy to prepare for and reduce the impact of a major earthquake on seismically vulnerable buildings. Goals include: to educate building owners about the seismic vulnerability of their buildings in the hope that they will upgrade them voluntarily and to provide incentives to encourage owners to upgrade their buildings within a certain time period.
British Columbia's Provincial Emergency Preparedness Program has developed the School Earthquake Safety Guidebook, which is distributed to schools.
Each May, Public Safety of Canada in collaboration with provincial and territorial governments has an emergency preparedness week to increase awareness and reinforce the idea that preparedness can reduce risks and lessen disasters.
