What we’re asking
May 4 to 10, 2025 is Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week). We would like your help with promoting EP Week to increase our community’s resilience by encouraging them to watch these free webinars from Prepared BC and follow these preparedness tips.
We would also like to inform our community about the test of the national emergency alert system on Wednesday, May 7. EP Week is a national event supported by Public Safety Canada.
Learn more at srs.ubc.ca/epweek.
Communications toolkit
This communications toolkit is prepared for each department/unit to use when sharing this messaging across campus. You can find and download content here that suits your channels and audience needs. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us anytime.
- Newsletter/email copy: Recommended copy to reach students, faculty, and staff
- Social Media: Sample posts for twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc.
- Assets: Different size graphics for newsletters, web, social media, etc.
Newsletter/Email copy
Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4–10, 2025
Join us during Emergency Preparedness Week to increase our UBC community’s resilience by learning about emergency preparedness.
Check out these free webinars from Prepared BC, each day at 5:30 pm.
- Inclusive preparedness | May 5
- Cultural safety & preparedness | May 6
- Animal preparedness | May 7
- Insurance: why it matters | May 8
- In it together: community preparedness | May 9
Also, on Wednesday, May 7, the national emergency alert system will be tested, sending a test message to all cell phones.
Learn more: srs.ubc.ca/epweek.
Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4–10, 2025
As part of the UBC community, we all have a role to play in an emergency. Emergency Preparedness Week is a national event supported by Public Safety Canada.
Preparing for an emergency does not need to be difficult. Start by getting informed on the risks in your community, make a plan, and then build a kit. Help increase the UBC community’s resilience by learning about emergency preparedness through helpful webinars from Prepared BC.
Learn more: srs.ubc.ca/epweek.
Contact
For questions regarding the use of this communications toolkit, please contact:
Yvonne Kwok, Communications Manager, VPFO Communications & Engagement yvonne.kwok@ubc.ca
Katie Earle, Communications Strategist, VPFO Communications & Engagement katie.earle@ubc.ca