Emergency exercise boosts Alberta readiness

March 24, 2026 Media inquiries

Alberta’s government is conducting a two-day exercise to test coordination for wildfire and flood response while ensuring business continuity during emergencies.

Alberta’s government is holding its annual Emergency Management Exercise (EMX 26) on March 25 and 26 to strengthen provincial readiness for complex emergencies. EMX 26 is a cross-government functional emergency management exercise designed to enhance the province’s ability to respond to large-scale, multiple incidents.

The goal of this exercise is to test the Provincial Emergency Coordination Centre (PECC) and partner organizations under pressure as they respond in alignment with the Alberta Emergency Plan, agency policies, and established interagency and cross-border coordination procedures.

“Alberta’s government will do whatever it takes to keep people safe. Preparing for emergencies means practicing how we respond under complex conditions. EMX 26 helps ensure Alberta’s emergency systems and partners are ready to work together when it matters most, and I want to thank all participating organizations for taking the time to be part of this important exercise.”

Mike Ellis, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services