EMS Responses — Opioid Related (Alberta)

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EMS Responses — Opioid Related | Alberta (2018–2025)

City-wide analysis of ambulance responses to opioid-related events — identify temporal trends, hot spots, and possible links to seasonality or weather patterns across Alberta.

Tech Stack: Power BI SQL/ETL Oracle

Focus: EMS Demand Hot Spots Seasonality

EMS Responses — Opioid Related

Data Updated On Oct, 2025

Context: Track EMS call volumes associated with opioid events. Compare Calgary and Edmonton, explore geographic filters, and review seasonality to anticipate pressure on emergency services.

📌 Interpretation Tips

Check weekly/monthly trends to spot surges and sustained pressure on EMS capacity.
Use the Location slicer to compare major cities (e.g., Calgary vs. Edmonton) and identify hot spots.
Cross-reference peaks with weather or policy periods to understand possible seasonal or contextual drivers.

Notes & Methods

Scope: EMS responses related to opioid events in Alberta (with city comparisons), 2018–2025.
Data pipeline: Public EMS dispatch data → SQL/ETL processing → Power BI visualization with time-series and geographic filters.
Design principles: Consistent colour scales, clear axes, concise labels, and accessible tooltips for readability.

Data refreshed: 2025-11-28

Updated with Nov 2025 Substance use surveillance data

Source:Alberta.ca reports