Like CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), First Aid is one of those skills that’s valuable on any occasion, in any walk of life. Whether you’re at work, out for a walk, or enjoying dinner in your favourite restaurant, medical emergencies can happen any time – after all, it’s why they’re called emergencies. This is a pretty compelling...
Kids spend a lot of time in school, and while we know they’re in the best hands with their teachers and support staff, emergencies can still happen – after all, they are unexpected! Whether it’s an allergic reaction, a fall in the playground, or local area flooding, we’ve put together a few types of emergencies...
Victoria Day Weekend (Canada) and Memorial Day Weekend (United States) seem to be the unofficial start of the summer camping season. Families pull their camping gear out of storage, freshen up the motorhome (or RV), and choose their favourite spot to set up camp for the weekend. From planning your trip, to hitting the road,...
Emergencies come in many forms, and while it can be tough to predict what’s going to happen and when, we can take steps to prepare ourselves ahead of time so that we’re in a better position to respond and recover. At the very least, every home should have an emergency kit with enough supplies for...
Mass notification systems are traditionally used at the community or municipality level to send one-way messages to inform large groups of people of an emergency. These systems can improve the safety and security of an organization or community by providing alerts and real-time instruction during a crisis. [Source: TechTarget]. We know how important mass notifications...
Emergency kits are a key part of any household’s emergency plan, but they shouldn’t be limited to just your home! We can prepare emergency kits for use anywhere, anytime you need it – your car, the office, the family cabin by the lake, your RV, the kids’ sports bags. The list goes on! Preparing emergency...
Emergencies are impossible to predict so it’s important for us to be as prepared as possible for any type of emergency, big or small. That way, when one occurs, we’re able to respond and recover from it as effectively and easily as possible. Whether you live in a region prone to natural disasters, like earthquakes...
CPR (cardio pulmonary resuscitation) is one of those skills that can serve you in any situation for life. Once you know it you’ve given yourself a remarkable gift. You’ve also given those around you peace of mind that, if someone were to collapse nearby and stop breathing, you could step in to save their lives...
Wondering how families use ePACT or how ePACT supports you and your loved ones in an emergency? Keep reading for answers to our most frequently asked questions from families. What is ePACT? ePACT is your emergency network, allowing you to securely store all your important information online. You then build support networks for your family...
Many recreation organizations manage medical and emergency information that they collect from families, on paper. This poses risks for their department and the families they serve, because paper forms simply aren’t secure and it’s not easy to protect the information contained within them. In addition, families can’t be confident that their information won’t fall into...
