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About us
The Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), under the authority of the Emergency Management Act, leads the coordination and co-operation of all organizations involved in emergencies and disasters. This includes emergency and disaster:
- prevention
- preparedness
- response
- recovery
Our agency also works to ensure vital public services, such as government services and first responders, are available during a crisis.
To connect with one of the AEMA Regional or First Nations Field Officers, visit Alberta Emergency Management Agency field officers.
Legislation
- Emergency Management Act
- Government Emergency Management Regulation
- Disaster Recovery Regulation
- Local Authority Emergency Management Regulation
Guidelines
- Alberta Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Guidelines
- Municipal Wildfire Assistance Guidelines
- Alberta Homeowner, Tenant and Small Business Disaster Assistance Guidelines (2021)
Includes applicant information for:- residential tenants
- landlords
- agriculture and farming operations
- not-for-profit and cooperatives
- Alberta Public Sector Disaster Assistance Guidelines (2021)
Reports
- 2017 Kenow Fire Report
- 2016 Wood Buffalo Wildfire Report
- Review and Analysis of the Response to and Recovery from 2013 Floods
- Disaster Recovery Program Review
- Disaster Recovery Program Review Recommendations and Actions Taken
- Lesser Slave Lake Wildfire Report
- Lesser Slave Lake Wildfire Report Recommendations
- Lesser Slave Lake Wildfire Actions Taken
Events
Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week)
EP Week is national event that occurs annually, in the first full week of May. Although preparedness is a year-round focus for AEMA, EP Week is a unique opportunity to strengthen the call to action to become more prepared. For more information, see Emergency Preparedness Week.
Newsroom
For the latest Alberta Government news releases, visit news.
Contact
Alberta Emergency Management Agency
Connect with the Alberta Emergency Management Agency:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Email: aema@gov.ab.ca
Address:
Alberta Emergency Management Agency
12360 142 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5L 2H1
Disaster Recovery Program
Connect with the Disaster Recovery Program (DRP):
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 1-888-671-1111
Email: drp.info@gov.ab.ca
Address:
Alberta Emergency Management Agency Recovery Branch
5th Floor, Terrace Building
9515 107 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2C1