There are a variety of potential emergencies that may cause difficulties for the citizens of Provost and surrounding area. Awareness of these events is a starting point to becoming prepared.
| Events that can cause problems | |
| Thunderstorms | |
| Hail | |
| Heavy snowfall |  |
| Lightning |  |
| Tornadoes |  |
| Blizzards |  |
| Heavy rainfall | |
| Strong Winds | |
| Severe Cold Weather | |
| Flooding |  |
| Extreme Hot Weather |  |
| Hazardous Materials Accident |  |
| Loss of Utilities | |
| Human Error |  |
