How information is
disseminated during a disaster is a key part of our preparedness
strategy. By signing up for Emergency Alerts, residents will receive
accurate and timely information. Please read the following for more
information:
- Sign up for Emergency Alert to
have Lloydminster emergency notifications sent directly to you via call
or text or email. Emergency Alerts will only be issued for immediate or
occurring disaster events.
- Information sent in an Emergency
Alert call/text/email may include the type of disaster event and a set
of brief instructions for residents to follow.
- Emergency Alert is meant to
supplement the Alberta Emergency Alert System by notifying residents
directly via call/text/email of immediate danger. You must sign up for
Emergency Alert to receive this service.
- When you receive an Emergency
Alert message, turn on your radio and tune into one of the following
local radio stations: 95.9 Lloyd FM or 106.1 FM The Goat. The City will
disseminate information to these local radio stations.
If you are experiencing
or come across an emergency or disaster, please call 911. Notification
to the appropriate response organizations begins here.
Definitions
An emergency is considered to be a personal emergency, an incident that affects only a person or a few people and limited amount of property. An emergency can be handled under the normal operating procedures of first responders.
A disaster on the other hand, is an incident that affects a significant number of people or amount of property- for example, a portion of the City or the entire City. A disaster requires a larger response and coordinated efforts between first responders, the City and often, other organizations as well.
In general, when local authorities talk about “Emergency Management” and “Emergency Plans” they are talking about disaster management and planning.
