Member Statement (4 May 2026)

From Hansard (4 May 2026)

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Emergency Preparedness Week

Blaine McLeod: — Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the week of May 3rd as national Emergency Preparedness Week in Saskatchewan. This year’s national Emergency Preparedness Week theme is “Be prepared. Know your risks.” Being informed and prepared helps ensure that together we can respond effectively when the unexpected occurs. From severe weather and power outages to evacuations and other emergencies, preparation strengthens our collective ability to protect lives, property, and critical services.

This year’s theme encourages individuals and families to take meaningful steps such as making a plan for evacuating, building a 72-hour emergency kit so that your family can be supported for up to three days, and understanding the risks in their community. Preparedness is not about fear. It is about confidence and readiness, knowing that support systems are in place and that people are equipped to act until assistance arrives.

Mr. Speaker, this government will always be there to protect Saskatchewan people and to support emergency response efforts across the province. And we also know that Saskatchewan communities are resilient.

Mr. Speaker, I ask all members of this Assembly to join me in recognizing Emergency Preparedness Week and in supporting the shared message of readiness, co-operation, and awareness for people across Saskatchewan. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.