Working Together for a Safer Tomorrow

The Town of Eston and the RM of Snipe Lake No. 259 are pleased to announce the transition to a jointly managed Emergency Measures Organization (EMO).

With our communities already joint in many other departments, sharing resources and services, it only makes sense that we also coordinate our emergency response. In most cases, if an emergency impacts Town or RM, it will affect the other. A shared EMO structure improves our ability to:

Respond faster and more efficiently
Eliminate duplication of efforts and planning
Share training, equipment, and emergency resources
Coordinate communication and public safety outreach

This approach strengthens both municipalities and ensures we are better prepared to protect our residents, property, and infrastructure.

Meet Your EMO Coordinator: Bailey Kemery

To lead this unified approach, we are excited to welcome Bailey Kemery as the Emergency Measures Coordinator for both Eston and the RM of Snipe Lake.

Bailey has worked in emergency management since 2016 with various municipalities and brings a wealth of experience to our region. With a background in EMS as a Primary Care Paramedic, Bailey now focuses on emergency education and public awareness.

Locally, you may recognize her from Great Plains College in Kindersley, where she teaches First Aid. She also works in the farm safety sector, sharing her personal experiences as a child who was injured on the farm and advocating for rural safety awareness.

Bailey is also a busy mom of three, involved in sports, 4H, and music. When she’s not on the job or the farm, you’ll find her camping, baking, or singing Disney karaoke — a hidden talent you may get to enjoy if you catch her on a good day!

Are you Ready for 72 Hours?

www.getprepared.gc.ca/index-en.aspx

In an emergency, residents should be prepared for 72 hours.

Here’s how you can prepare:

Create a Emergency Kit

Water (4L/person/day)

Food (non-perishable)

Flashlight, batteries

First aid kit

Medications

Personal documents

Radio (battery or crank-powered)

Pet supplies

Create a Family Emergency Plan

Know how to exit your home

Choose a meeting place

Prepare for pets and vulnerable individuals

Keep emergency contact info handy

STAY CONNECTED

Watch eston.ca or rmofsnipelake.ca, local social media for updates

We put out the emergency txt, emails and/ or voice calls (Sign up for municipal alerts)

Listen to local radio stations during emergencies