Emergency Preparedness
SaskPower Safety Precautions for a Flood
Ensure you are familiar with safety precautions related to:
Important Web Links
- List of Emergency Contacts: Emergency Contact List
- Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP): Web Link
- The PDAP assists municipalities and residents during natural disasters such as flooding, tornadoes, plow winds, etc.
- PDAP General Claim Guidelines
- Private Water Supplies Flood Program – Saskatchewan Ministry of Health:
- The 2015 Flood Program is for citizens with a private well that may have been contaminated by flooding. Contact the local Public Health Office at (306) 766-7500 and press “1” for information on free water testing.
- Private Water Supply – Flood Information
Flood Information
Below is information received from the Ministry of Agriculture regarding flooding:
- For non-agricultural emergencies, such as flooded basements, please contact the Office of the Fire Commissioner at 1-855-429-5455. They can assist with locating pumps, sandbags, etc., and can arrange for an Emergency Management Officer to inspect the site if necessary.
- For agricultural emergencies, the Agricultural Knowledge Centre (AKC) in Moose Jaw is the Ministry’s primary contact point. Resource Agents at the AKC will route calls to regional staff, Ministry specialists, or other agencies for response. All residents are encouraged to call the AKC directly to report agricultural emergencies:
- AKC: 1-866-457-2377
Additional Resources
- Flood Ready Campaign: Check in with the Government of Canada’s “Flood Ready Campaign” to ensure your community is prepared.
We encourage all residents to familiarize themselves with these resources and take proactive steps to stay prepared. Together, we can ensure a safe and resilient community. For any further information or assistance, please contact the Town Office at (306) 436-2130.
