Awards Winners 2025 - Preparedness and Mitigation

2025 Awards of Excellence Winners

Preparedness and Mitigation

The Preparedness and Mitigation Award recognizes individuals and organizations that exhibit exceptional commitment in proactively reducing, minimizing, or avoiding impacts from business disruptions. The award serves as an inspiration for others to prioritize and invest in proactive measures, fostering a culture of resilience and preparedness across Canada.

City of St. Albert

This recognition is a testament to the dedication and teamwork that goes into keeping St. Albert safe. It reflects our ongoing commitment to building resilience, protecting our community, and ensuring we are ready to respond to any emergency. Mark Pickford, Manager of Emergency Management

Through data-driven strategies, innovative tools, and coordinated exercises, the City of St. Albert’s IMT has improved emergency readiness, maintained critical services, and enhanced community safety, establishing itself as a model for municipal emergency management.

The City of St. Albert’s Incident Management Team (IMT) has set a benchmark for municipal emergency preparedness through proactive risk assessment, innovative solutions, and collaborative planning. Initiatives such as the Know Your Zone interactive hazard map, the Rapid Damage Assessment (RDA) tool, and comprehensive multi-agency exercises have strengthened operational continuity, public safety, and community resilience. The implementation of the Everbridge Mass Notification System and structured staff training programs has further enhanced the city’s ability to respond rapidly and effectively to emergencies, while continuous evaluation ensures ongoing improvement.

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