Emergency management
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) partners with First Nations communities to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.
Services and information
Emergency Management Assistance Program
Learn about funding available for emergency management on reserve.
Emergency Management Assistance Program key statistics
How natural hazards affect First Nations communities
Emergency management service agreements
Learn about what service agreements are in place to support First Nations facing emergencies.
Wildfire evacuation information for Indigenous peoples
Find out how to prepare for an emergency evacuation in the event of a wildfire.
Fire protection in First Nation communities
Funding for fire protection in First Nations communities. Learn more about the Joint First Nation Fire Protection Strategy.
Flooding in First Nation communities
Find out how to prepare for floods and find information about flood risk monitoring in your region.
Roles and responsibilities during emergencies
Find out who is responsible for what during an emergency.
FireSmart call for applications
Funding for wildland fire prevention and preparedness initiatives in First Nations communities.
Emergency preparedness and non-structural mitigation call for applications
Apply for funding for natural hazard prevention and preparedness projects in First Nations communities.
Related links
- Auditor General’s report on managing emergencies in First Nations communities received by Indigenous Services Canada
- British Columbia FireSmart
- Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award
- Report of the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs: From the Ashes: Reimagining Fire Safety and Emergency Management in Indigenous Communities
- Evaluation of the Emergency Management Assistance Program