Emergency Social Services

Service Description

Support your community when it matters most—learn how to coordinate Emergency Social Services in times of crisis. When an emergency displaces residents or disrupts daily life, your community needs more than responders—it needs support systems that care for people. Emergency Social Services (ESS) focuses on the human side of emergencies: shelter, food, clothing, reunification, and basic care. In small and rural municipalities, these responsibilities often fall to a limited number of staff and volunteers who may not have formal training, yet are expected to act quickly and effectively. This session is designed specifically for rural administrators, staff, and councillors in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. It provides practical, scalable guidance on how to plan, coordinate, and deliver ESS in communities where resources are limited and roles often overlap. You’ll learn what ESS looks like in a rural context, how to organize local capacity, work with volunteers and partner agencies, and ensure your plans are realistic and actionable. Whether you are building from scratch or refining what you already have, this training will help you approach emergencies with confidence, clarity, and a people-first mindset. Because in an emergency, how you support your residents matters just as much as how you respond. This webinar is part of the Emergency Management Bundle. Contact Anna at Anna@smallplacesrock.com to register for the Emergency Management Bundle of 18 webinars.