Emergency Preparedness

Parkland County's Emergency Management helps residents prepare for all types of emergencies. Using an all‑hazards approach, we work to ensure the public understands local risks and knows how to be ready for them. For community outreach inquiries, email emergencypreparedness@parklandcounty.com.

Know the Risks in Parkland County

You can experience a wide range of emergencies in Parkland County. Some of the most common include:

  • Wildfires
  • Train derailments
  • Severe weather
  • Flooding
  • Extreme heat/cold
  • Security threats
  • Hazardous material transportation accidents

Be Ready to Evacuate

What to Bring in an Emergency Kit

  • Medications
  • Important documents (ID, passport, insurance)
  • Cash
  • First aid kit
  • Water and food
  • Clothing
  • Personal hygiene and sanitation items
  • Important comfort and personal items

Emergency Management Fact Sheet

Communication Planning During an Evacuation

Be sure to have an outside contact (who is not impacted by the emergency) to become your point person. This person can relay important information and provide updates on your status to friends and family while you are in the process of evacuating.

Emergency Preparedness for Pets and Livestock

Pets and livestock are an important part of life in Parkland County. In an emergency, animal owners may need to make special arrangements to keep both themselves and their animals safe. Planning ahead ensures you can relocate your animals or shelter them in place when required.

Here are a few important tips for livestock owners relocating animals in the event of an emergency evacuation:

  • Practice safe relocation methods including loading and transporting your animals.
  • Create an emergency contact list. Include neighbors, animal handlers/transporters, veterinarians, and feed suppliers.
  • Set a meeting place, make sure everyone knows the locations, and ensure that there is feed, water, and shelter.
  • Ensure animals are marked with a visual identifier in case they get loose.

For those evacuating with pets, here are some considerations:

  • Create an emergency contact list that includes pet-friendly hotels, kennels, shelters, friends and family.
  • Be sure to have your pet transportation method readily available (kennels, crates, etc.).
  • Bring comfort items that might keep your pet calm (toys, treats, blankets, etc.).
  • Enough Pet food and medications for 72 hours. Grab a cooler if medication needs to be refrigerated.
  • Consider if your pet is friendly around other animals.

When an emergency evacuation happens, it’s not always possible to evacuate livestock. If the decision is made to not move the animals, property owners should prepare for ‘Sheltering their Livestock in Place’ prior to evacuation.

This planning should include:

  • A scan of the property to identify potential shelter locations if moving animals inside (this should include a 72hr supply of food and water).
  • In the event of a wildfire, potential shelters should be appropriately FireSmart and all dry fuels cleaned and removed in advance.
  • If you allow livestock to roam outside on the property, ensure planned gates are opened, and they have ample access to food and water.
  • Ensure animals are marked with a visual identifier in case they get loose.
  • Inform staff from the Emergency reception center or staging area that you have left your animals on the property, they will coordinate safe times for property owners to check on livestock.
  • You can also register livestock left behind with the Government of Alberta's Animal Premises Identification Program 

Additional Resources

Contact Us

Parkland County Centre
53109A HWY 779, Parkland County, AB T7Z 1R1

General Office: 780-968-8888
Toll Free: 1-888-880-0858
After hours: 780-968-8400
Email: hello@parklandcounty.com

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