Health Emergency Management aims to minimize the health consequences of outbreaks, pandemics, mental wellness emergencies and emergencies caused by natural or accidental hazards.
AHS - Active Health Advisories GOC - Public Health Notices GOC - Public Weather Alerts - Alberta GOA - Alberta Emergency Alert
ISC - Emergency management ISC - Emergency Management Assistance Program ISC - Contributions for Emergency Management Assistance for Activities on Reserve NCCEH - Indigenous Disaster Response
Hope for Wellness Help Line Hope for Wellness Posters Indigenous-specific Resources for Suicide Prevention and Life Promotion Indian Residential School Resolution Health Support Program Indian Residential School Resolution Health Support Program - Approved Providers ISC - Contact the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Programs Mental Health Counselling - NIHB Approved Providers ISC - List of Mental Health Resources By Province & Territory Siksika Health Services - Mental Health Counselling Services It's Okay to Ask for Help - Social Media Resources It's Okay to Ask for Help - Poster National Overdose Response Service - Provider's Guide National Overdose Response Service - Poster Alberta's Virtual Opioid Dependency Program Recovery Access Alberta Alberta Indigenous Virtual Care Clinic (AIVCC)
Communicable Disease Emergency Table Top Exercise
Exercise Organizer Guide Appendix A - Exercise Organizer Virutal Meeting Guidelines Appendix B - Facilitator Guide Appendix C - Scenario and Questions Appendix D - Response Sheet Appendix E - Improvement Plan Appendix F - CDE Planning Tabletop Exercise Presentation Appendix G - Participant Feedback Form Appendix H - CD Emergency Plan Template Appendix I - CDE Plan Checklist Appendix J - Community Post Action Review
CD Emergency Plan Template and Appendices
Commmunicable Disease Emergency Plan Template (October 2020)
**Please note: appendices include multiple links to important websites and printable resources
Appendix B - Communications Checklist Phone Tree Template Emergency Contact List Template Appendix C - Surveillance Checklists, Tools, Resources Line List for Schools or Child Care Facility Appendix D - Public Health Measures Checklists, Tools, Resources Appendix E - Infection Prevention and Control - Checklists, Tools, Resources FNIHB AB Cleaning and disinfection guide for health care facilities (March 2020) FNIHB-AB Medical Client Transport and Hygiene During COVID-19 Pandemic Appendix F - Antiviral Medications Appendix G - Vaccines - Checklists, Tools, Resources Appendix H - Health Services - Checklists, Tools, Resource Appendix I - Psychosocial Supports - Checklists, Tools, Resources Appendix J – CDE Community After-Action Review Template Appendix K – Emergency Management Checklist
Alberta Health Extreme Temperature Heat Alert Summer 2022
GOA - Extreme temperature heat alerts: Stakeholder notifications
GOA - Extreme Heat | Alberta.caAHS - Heat Warning InformationCDC - Natural Disasters and Severe Weather - Extreme HeatGOC - Publications - Climate Change and HealthISC - Cooling Facilities Information SheetWHO - Heat and HealthU of Waterloo - Protecting Canadians and Communities from a Lethal FutureU of Waterloo - Protecting Canadians and Communities from a Lethal Future - infographic
Being Prepared for Extreme Heat
GOA - Extreme heat preparedness: Before the heatGOA - Extreme heat infographic: Be prepared for extreme heat
For Public Health Emergency Management
GOC - Communicating the Health Risks of Extreme Heat Events: Toolkit for Public Health Emergency Management Officials GOC - Adapting to Extreme Heat Events: Guidelines for Assessing Health Vulnerability GOC - Heat Alert and Response Systems to Protect Health: Best Practices Guidebook GOC - Extreme Heat and COVID-19 Considerations for Heat Health Programming in the Context of COVID-19 CDC - The Use of Cooling Centres to Prevent Heat-Related Illness Global Heat Health Information Network - How Residents can Stay Cool at Home Without Air Conditioning
For Healthcare Workers
GOC - Extreme Heat Events Guidelines: User Guide for Health Care Workers and Health Administrators GOC - Extreme Heat Events Guidelines: Technical Guide for Health Care Workers GOC - Acute Care During Extreme Heat: Recommendations and Information for Health Care Workers GOC - Community Care During Extreme Heat: Heat Illness: Prevention and Preliminary Care GOC - Health Facilities Preparation for Extreme Heat: Recommendations for Retirement and Care Facility Managers GOC - Extreme Heat and Human Health: Information for Pharmacists and Pharmacist Technicians NCCEH - Health Checks During Extreme Heat Events
For General Public
GOC - It's way too hot! Protect Yourself from Extreme HeatGOC - Keep children cool! Protect Your Child from Extreme HeatGOC - You're active in the heat. You're at risk! Protect Yourself from Extreme HeatGOC - Staying Healthy in the Heat - Why is heat a Health Concern GOC - Three ways to Protect Yourself During an Extreme Heat EventGOC - Staying healthy in the heat - VIDEOAHS - Heat Related Illness GOA - Extreme heat information sheet: General public
Vulnerable Populations
GOA - Extreme heat information sheet: Seniors
For Outdoor Workers
GOA - Best Practices: Working Safely in the Heat and Cold GOA - Working in Extreme Temperatures
For Public Facilities
GOA - Extreme heat information sheet: Adult care facilitiesGOA - Extreme heat information sheet: SchoolsGOA - Extreme heat information sheet: Child care facilities
Combined Wildfire Smoke & Extreme Heat
GOC - Wildfire smoke 101: Combined wildfire smoke and heat
ISC - Wildfire and Air Quality Resource List GOA - Wildfire status | AAF - Agriculture and Forestry GOA - About the Air Quality Health Index GOA - AQHI - Map GOA - Health Information for Air Quality Events | Alberta Health Services GOA - Wildfire Smoke and Your Health GOA - Wildfire Resources | Alberta Health Services GOA - Wildfire FAQ GOA - Alberta Air Quality Notification Protocol - What You Need to Know GOC -Smoke Forecast - FireSmoke.ca GOC - Wildfire smoke and air quality GOC - Guidance for Cleaner Air Spaces during Wildfire Smoke Events
Factsheets
GOC - Wildfire smoke 101: How to prepare for wildfire smoke GOC - Wildfire smoke 101: Wildfire smoke and your health GOC - Wildfire smoke 101: Using an air purifier to filter wildfire smoke GOC - Wildfire smoke 101: Combined wildfire smoke and heat