Emergency Preparedness at Candle Lake
Our local Emergency Management Plan was updated and approved by RVCL Council in fall 2025. The Plan provides guidance for the Resort Village to respond effectively to an incident or major emergency.
This document will not prevent or reduce the possibility of a disaster or emergency occurring. It will aid in providing a prompt and coordinated multi-agency response, thereby reducing human suffering and loss or damage to property or the environment. The Plan and corresponding documents will be reviewed and maintained on an annual basis to ensure procedures and processes are current and accurate.
The Resort Village of Candle Lake (RVCL) Emergency Management Plan
For questions about the Emergency Management Plan please contact the RVCL Emergency Measures Coordinator Sheryl Spence at Sherylspcn@gmail.com
Click here for information on how you can prepare for an emergency during the winter months.
Are you Prepared?
Emergency preparedness saves lives, protects property, and reduces stress by enabling quick, informed responses to unexpected crises like natural disasters or public health emergencies, ensuring you have supplies, a plan, and know how to act when first responders might be delayed. It minimizes chaos, secures essential resources (food, water, documents), and facilitates faster recovery by building resilience for individuals, businesses, and communities.
Know Your Alerts
- Sign up for Sask Alert
- Sign up for Candle Lake Enews (Click "Register" at the bottom of the page)
The First 72 Hours
The first 72 hours of any disaster are chaotic and unpredictable. Emergency services may be delayed or unable to reach
your home, organization, or business. This time period is recognized as the most crucial time for getting through the immediate aftermath with food, water, shelter, and medical supplies.
72-hour emergency preparedness means having a plan and an emergency kit with essentials you will need for three days without power or running water. Store your emergency kit in an easily accessible "grab-and-go" bag for quick evacuation.
Your Plan & Kit Storage
- Make it portable: Store in a backpack or suitcase with wheels, known to everyone.
- Grab-and-Go: Have separate kits for home, work, and vehicles.
- Practice: Know where it is and what's inside; review & update supplies regularly.
- Family Plan: Establish meeting spots (near home & outside the neighbourhood) and evacuation routes
Key Components of Your 72-Hour Kit
- Water
- 4 litres (about 1 gallon) per person, per day (drinking, cooking, sanitation).
- Food
- 3-day supply of non-perishable, easy-prep items (canned goods, energy bars) and a manual can opener.
- Health & Safety
- First-aid kit (bandages, wipes, pain relievers)
- Prescription medications (at least a week's supply).
- Personal hygiene items (moist towelettes, sanitizer, garbage bags).
- Dust mask, whistle, work gloves.
- Tools & Gear
- Flashlight (battery or crank) and extra batteries.
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA weather radio is best).
- Power bank/charger for phones.
- Manual can opener, multi-tool, duct tape.
- Documents & Money
- Cash in small bills (ATMs might not work).
- Copies of vital documents (IDs, insurance, birth certificates).
- Clothing
- A complete change of clothes, sturdy shoes, layered items.
- Family Needs
- Infant formula, pet food, comfort items for kids, medical aids (glasses, hearing aid batteries).
- Entertainment
- Books, games for distraction.
Your Emergency Plan
- Know Your Kit: Everyone in the family knows where the kit is and how to access it.
- Action Plan: Have an emergency plan with out-of-town contacts and meeting spots.
- Stay Informed: Tune into your radio for official updates from authorities.
- Be Self-Sufficient: Expect to be on your own for three days; services will be overwhelmed
Pick up The First 72 Hours brochure at the RVCL Office or the Library.