Community Emergency Plan |
The City of Yellowknife has an Emergency Management Plan, which enhances the coordination of resources to mitigate, respond to and recover from major emergencies or disasters. This plan is prepared with an all-hazards approach and a wide scope to allow a flexible response to any emergency. Note that the Emergency Management Plan is in the process of being updated, as part of the annual review and validation, and based on the 2024 NWT Emergency Plan. The updated Emergency Management Plan, which will be renamed as the Community Emergency Plan, will be available on our website once finalized.
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Evacuation information |
The City of Yellowknife is currently working with KPMG, a consulting firm with proven experience in retrospective analysis, to develop an Evacuation Plan. The Evacuation Plan will be in accordance with the City’s Community Emergency Plan, and based on the findings from the After Action Assessment conducted in 2024. In the event of an evacuation, the Emergency Operations Centre would be responsible for orchestrating the planning and operations involved in the evacuation. Once finalized, the evacuation plan will be available online. |
Communications during an emergency |
During an emergency, important messages will be relayed to residents via media releases, Emergency Email Notifications, the City’s Facebook page, as well as other methods as required. Wildfire updates will be posted on our website. When seeking information, always ensure to reference reliable sources. |
Preparing for an emergency |
National guidelines recommend creating an emergency kit with 3 to 7 days of food and water for all family members while emergency response teams initiate planning and actions. Your emergency kit may also include special items for children, seniors, those with health needs, and pets. You can purchase pre-made kits or create your own based on your family's needs. Store emergency kits, along with a battery operated flashlight and other needed items, in an easy-to-find place in your home. More information on what to include in your emergency kit can be found on our website.
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Wildfire information |
In the event of a wildfire, the Environment and Climate Change Forest Management Division of the GNWT will relay information related to wildfire risk and behavior to the City. Based on this information, the City will communicate updates and public directives within the wildfire updates section of our website. This section also contains general information on how to prepare for wildfires and an evacuation, as well as health and safety tips for poor air quality. Wildfire updates will also be provided on the GNWT and NWT Fire websites. |
Winter power outages |
Simple steps can be taken to ensure that you and your family are prepared for a winter power outage. Check out these helpful tips on how to prepare yourself, your home and your business for a power outage as well as information on water line freeze protection. |