Build Your Own Emergency Kit with CYAN

Being prepared doesn’t have to be overwhelming - and in the Bow Valley, it matters more than you might think.

Join CYAN, and the Towns of Banff & Canmore for an interactive Emergency Preparedness Week workshop designed to help young adults build confidence and practical skills for navigating local emergencies and disasters.

Together, we’ll explore the hazards that can impact our region, what to expect during an emergency, and how personal preparedness can make a real difference for you and your community. Through guided discussion and hands-on activities, you’ll build your own emergency preparedness kit to take home (valued at $100 per participant!) packed with practical supplies and resources to help you get started.

Whether you’re new to the Bow Valley or just haven’t gotten around to making a plan yet, this beginner-friendly session is a great way to get informed, feel empowered, and connect with others in your community.

What to expect:

• Discussion on local hazards and emergency risks in the Bow Valley
• Overview of what happens during emergencies/disasters
• Practical preparedness tips and planning guidance
• Hands-on emergency kit building activity
• Q&A and informal mingle time

Participants will leave with:

• A personalized emergency preparedness kit valued at $100
• Practical emergency planning resources and guides
• Tools to continue building their own household emergency plan at home

About your facilitator

Sarah Cowan is the Regional Emergency Management Coordinator for the Towns of Banff and Canmore. She develops policies and programs to strengthen emergency and disaster preparedness and response in the Bow Valley and supports individuals to increase their own personal preparedness. 

Accessibility

This is an indoor seated workshop with discussion, presentation, and hands-on activity components. The session will include conversation about emergencies, disasters, and hazard scenarios, which may be distressing for some participants. If you have specific accessibility needs, please contact us in advance and we will do our best to accommodate. Room 212 in Elevation Place is located on the second floor; the building is wheelchair accessible and there is an elevator.

Questions? 

Please reach out to our Programs Manager at [email protected]. 

Community & Inclusion

You are always welcome to attend CYAN events on your own - many people do! Our event staff are there to support you, and we often use light icebreakers to help everyone feel comfortable and included.

While CYAN’s programming is designed with young adults in mind, everyone is welcome to attend our events, except events involving alcohol, which are 18+ only.

Media Release

Photograph and video may be taken at this event. Please contact us or speak with our event staff upon arrival if you do not wish to be photographed.

Funding

Thank you Banff Canmore Foundation for supporting our Life Skills Programming.

Please register ahead

Event may be subject to cancellation if we do not receive enough registrations, so please register ahead by April 28 to secure your spot. 

Communication

Reminder emails with important information may be sent to you through Eventbrite. Please check your inbox (including your junkmail) 48 hours prior to the event.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Elevation Place, 700 Railway Avenue, Canmore, Canada

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