Overview
Information is posted on this page when there are significant emergencies that require a coordinated provincial government response. For local emergencies, contact your municipality for updates and instructions.
Emergency evacuation payments
Emergency evacuation payments (EEPs) are a one-time payment for Albertans affected by mandatory evacuation orders that exceed a minimum of 7 days. EEPs are meant to ease the cost of evacuating, temporary accommodation and essential day-to-day costs of being away from your primary home due to an evacuation order during a disaster.
Information for evacuees
Supports and services
Emergency alerts
Alberta Emergency Alerts provide critical information about an immediate disaster, where it is occuring, and what action you need to take.
Situation updates
Situation updates provide a summary of the actions government is taking to respond to an emergency.
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Be prepared


Learn about hazards in Alberta and how you can be better prepared for severe weather and floods.
Important numbers
- Alberta 211 – 24/7 support:
- call 2-1-1 or text 'info' to 211
- Alberta government call centre: 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages)
- Monday to Friday from 8:15 am to 8 pm
- Alberta Supports Contact Centre: 1-877-644-9992
- 24-hour Health Link: 811
- 24-hour Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642
- 24-hour Emergency income support:
- 1-866-644-5135 (outside Edmonton area)
- 780-644-5135 (Edmonton)