The 2013 Calgary Flood forced more than 100,000 people from their homes, killed three people and caused six billion dollars in damage. Many buildings had no electricity, roads were closed and residents were urged to limit their water consumption. The Alberta government says it will take many years to repair all the damage and return everything to normal (CBC News, 2013). Most of the recommendations made after the 2005 flood were never implemented, leaving Calgary ill-prepared for the 2013 flood (Paperny, 2013). Emergency management is a framework that encompasses procedures for effectively dealing with natural and human disasters (Stanhope, Lancaster, Jessup-Falcioni, & Viverais-Dresler, 2011). The framework's initiatives illustrate the four stages of disaster management in Canada: prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Natural disasters, including the 2013 Calgary floods, impact the community as a whole and challenge nurses to apply their specialized skills while utilizing all available resources to initiate the disaster management framework for prevention and recovery. mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery (Stanhope et al. , 2011).THE IMPACTThe 2013 Calgary floods present a problem for the local community and have an impact at the provincial and federal levels. The local community was devastated by floodwaters, displacing thousands of people, submerging much of the lower portion of Calgary's Saddledome, and leading to the mandatory evacuation of the downtown core (Kaszor, 2013). Provincially, debt-ridden Alberta paid $1 billion to help repair the extensive damage (Borreson, 2013). Albertans contributed financially to the organization... middle of paper ...... preparation and warning could have highlighted the imminent danger to citizens more quickly, resulting in less damage. The response itself was greatly executed, with the use of community resources, effective aid and shelter provided to citizens. Recovery is still underway, with a constructive focus on addressing soil and water contamination, mold in housing, and the mental health of those affected. Overall, the recovery has been a positive process thanks to substantial community efforts and assistance from the provincial and federal governments. Nurses remain an essential resource for disaster management. They can successfully apply their skills at each stage to help individuals and families cope with flooding, as demonstrated by the valuable participation of nurses during the 2013 Calgary floods (Stanhope et al.., 2011).