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Emergency preparedness in Newfoundland and Labrador: alerts, evacuation and your 72-hour kit

Where to get emergency alerts and preparedness guidance in Newfoundland and Labrador, how evacuation alerts and orders differ and what a 72-hour kit holds, from the official pages.

Alerts, evacuation and preparing at home

Fire and Emergency Services - NL: each household should be able to look after itself for the first 72 hours; the province's guide lists storm surges, winter power failures, winter storms, flooding and landslides as recent hazards and recommends a working smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detector, extinguisher and first aid kit. Official alerts are posted at gov.nl.ca/alerts (we could not open that address: use the Be Prepared page) and wildfires are reported at 1-866-709-3473.

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Everywhere in Canada: plan to look after your household for at least 72 hours (water about 2 litres per person per day, non-perishable food, flashlight, radio, batteries, first aid kit, medications, cash in small bills, copies of key documents), and replace expiring items at least once a year. Emergency alerts also reach compatible phones, radio and TV through the national Alert Ready system (alertready.ca). In immediate danger, call 9-1-1. Rules, fees and programs change and were read on 2026-11-14: confirm with the official source. General information, not legal advice. Quebec follows its own rules: see atlasquebec.ca.

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