Communities NEED Your
Products and Services
Local disasters require local resources.
Larger disasters need shared solutions.
Easy Way to Get on Resource Lists
Every community in Canada is required to have a current and relevant resource list to support their disaster management efforts.
It sounds easy, but it's a real challenge to know what's available, and then to keep this list current.
Now there IS an easy way for businesses to connect with community responders, known as emergency management organizations (EMOs), where you can directly connect and be selected to their resource list by joining the EMLPlatform.
You Have What's Needed
You may be suprised to learn the range of required resources is vast for community responders to be fully prepared and respond with confidence.
Examples include: accommodations, heavy equipment, drones, remediation, animal care, ATVs, lighting, porta-potties, fencing, catering, clothing, and stationary supplies!
Decide to help EMOs prepare and respond for disaster situations, and ultimately, help communities recover and become more resilient.
Join the platform, so they know about you, and can select you to their resource list.
You've Been Selected to Help
You are a trusted business, with products and services that support community responses and make a difference.
Quick and efficient access to products and services during an emergency saves time, money, property, and even lives.
You may be noted on a community resource list, maybe even on a few. If you can serve a larger area, discover how you can get "selected" to be added to many more!
Starting Connecting Now
Situations will happen that require either local and/or shared resources, fast.
Every second counts, so an actual event is NOT the time to start building relationships and learning where to find resources.
Now is the BEST time for EMOs to discover what's available locally, and beyond, and ensure they have updated information to make contact when needed.
Importance of Staying Current
Communities need their list to be current at all times, but don't have the staff time to stay on top of that requirement. This is a key driver in our list management service.
ALL EMLPlatform members receive regular reminders to stay up-to-date and new additions to the directory.
You have 24/7 access to your profile and the ability to make changes anytime to ensure you can be contacted when needed.
With your participation, you can now help EMOs keep their lists current.
Help Your Local Efforts
As a local business, we know you want to help your community when the next disaster happens.
We've created the FREE Local Resource listing option to help small businesses better connect with their local emergency management organizations (EMOs).
Indicate the primary community you wish to serve, and we'll let them know about you.
Extend Your Reach Beyond Local
Can you support neighbouring communities and beyond?
Reach past the 100 km radius of the FREE Local Resource listing option and get your business on resource lists regionally, provincially and nationally.
With eight (8) emergency response-related business categories and 80+ sub-specialties to choose from, you can help EMOs quickly find your products and services.
Your paid profile on the EMLPlatform enables you to publish custom content that will appear in the Marketplace to showcase your products and services.
Be a Verified Resource
Choose your paid plan, join the network, then build and maintain your profile - we'll review and verify it to show you're a legitimate business.
Add your certifications, and affiliations! Showcase your resources so regional, provincial, and national emergency management networks can better support disaster preparations, response, and recovery.
Let key decision makers and logistics teams across Canada take advantage of your resources using the EMLPlatform as a new way of managing their lists!
Improving Disaster Response and Supporting Local Providers
“In Alberta, local jurisdictions are primarily responsible for local disasters.
Having access to local resources is critical for early response and the EMLPlatform is an innovation that can improve local capacity and resilience.
As the Central Alberta region builds a collaborative network, it will improve the ability for AEMA to provide supports using local resources.”
Stephen LacroixAssistant Deputy Minister, Alberta Emergency Management Agency“Emergency management requires community support, continuous improvement, and planning upgrades to keep pace with changing cultures, environments, technologies, and public needs.
EMLCanada could easily be the most powerful tool in our emergency preparedness, response, and recovery toolkit that will undoubtedly revolutionize the way that we – and other EMOs – source and procure emergency resources.”
Dave BrandRed Deer County Director of Community Services, Protective Services & Emergency Management“We are excited to support this Central Alberta pilot project. Strengthening relationships between local emergency management organizations and businesses will result in better preparation, response, and recovery.
Local businesses want to lend a hand when our communities are in need – this is an easy and effective way to build bridges.”
Scott RobinsonChief Executive Officer, Red Deer and District Chamber of CommerceNetwork Membership Benefits
Expand your market
Get on more resource lists - in your community, region, province, or nationally - discover their procurement guidelines ahead of time.
Showcase your services
Unlimited keywords, and you can publish custom content to feature your specialized resources. An effective way to be discovered.
Leverage your connections
The majority of emergency management professionals hold multiple roles, so they may need your services outside of disasters.
Regular update reminders
Bi-monthly Stay Current reminders can cue you to login to your account, update your profile, publish new content, and see what's new.
Automated notifications
When responders post an activation all of their selected contacts get notified, so you don't miss an opportunity to help if you can.
Get verified and selected. Receive reviews and updates.
Profile Verification
As a PAID plan member, once you are verified as being an authentic business, a badge is added to your profile.
Quality Service Provider
Platform members can write reviews about your business to reinforce your service delivery standards.
Selected By Tab
Your profile has a 'Selected By' tab to show you the other members who have added you to their contact list.
Last Update Tool
Members can see the last time your profile was updated - another reason to login regularly and keep current!
Embracing a New Way of Resource List Management
Harness the power of the EMLPlatform
More than a directory, it’s a space for promotion, connection, and innovative resource list management. Unlimited keywords and specialities increase your search results.
Custom tools and targeted approach
EMOs can search and filter the Marketplace features and use custom logistics tools to find you. Direct exposure and access to buyers not only in your region, but other markets.
Strategically designed with purpose
Categories align with established emergency response protocols. Access 24/7 to update your profile - members receive regular reminders so you don't forget.
