The Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP) was a federal cost-sharing program that helped municipalities prepare for emergencies and disasters. Through JEPP, the federal government provided funding for emergency planning, training exercises, and equipment purchases at the local level. Municipalities could access JEPP funds to train emergency responders, develop emergency plans, purchase specialized equipment, and conduct exercises testing their preparedness. While JEPP has been replaced by newer emergency management programs, its legacy established important federal-provincial-municipal cooperation in emergency preparedness that continues today through programs like the National Disaster Mitigation Program.