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PEI Emergency Measures Organizations returns to normal operations
2020-09-24
Islanders experienced minimal impacts due to post-tropical storm Teddy. As of this morning, PEI EMO returned their operations to routine monitoring. “I am very proud of how seriously Islanders took EMO’s advice. Today, we’re all breathing a sigh of relief that Teddy was not as damaging as it could...
PEI Emergency Measures Organizations prepares for recovery efforts
2020-09-23
Government, public utilities, road crews and municipal partners continue to work together to shift from preparedness to potential recovery efforts across Island communities. Post-tropical storm Teddy continues to impact communities across the province. Islanders are encouraged to remain vigilant...
Keep yourself and your homes safe with easy fire prevention steps
2020-09-21
Taking easy fire prevention measures at home can help save lives, homes and personal property. After a particularly dry summer, with recent fires and in preparation for Hurricane Teddy, Islanders are reminded to take fire prevention measures to keep themselves and their homes safe. “A fire can...
The Province prepares for Hurricane Teddy impacts
2020-09-21
Islanders should complete their preparations for Hurricane Teddy today before its arrival in Atlantic Canada. Most communities across the province can expect to see impacts from Hurricane Teddy by mid-day Tuesday. “Although we have heard that Teddy isn’t quite the same as Dorian, it’s always a...
Islanders are urged to prepare for Hurricane Teddy
2020-09-20
Heavy rain, sustained winds, storm surge, flooding, and potential power outages are expected impacts from Hurricane Teddy. The current track for Hurricane Teddy shows the storm will be passing through Prince Edward Island as early as Tuesday afternoon. “Last year, the province experienced...
Province receives Calian’s final report on disaster response efforts
2020-07-27
The Government of Prince Edward Island has received the final report on its response to post-tropical storm Dorian that hit the province in September 2019. Calian Emergency Management Solutions, experts in the industry, was selected to provide an independent review of the provincial response to one...
Law enforcement working together to locate two escapees
2020-04-13
Law enforcement agencies of Prince Edward Island are working to capture two escapees from the Provincial Correctional Centre. On April 12, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Murray James Todd, age 31, and Brandon Jeffery Quinn, age 22, both serving time for non-violent offences, escaped the correctional...
Prince Edward Island policing amid COVID-19
2020-03-19
Islanders, Canadians and people around the world are addressing their individual roles to help contain the spread of COVID-19. The Prince Edward Island police agencies, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Charlottetown, Summerside and Kensington Police Services, as well as the University of Prince...
Islanders’ feedback wanted on provincial emergency response efforts
2020-02-13
Islanders can participate in an online survey to share their perspective on the provincial response to post-tropical storm Dorian for potential future improvements. The PEI Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) initiated the PEI All Hazards Emergency Plan to help Islanders prepare for post-...
Government of PEI partners with Canadian Red Cross to provide additional support to Islanders
2019-10-03
The Government of Prince Edward Island has partnered with the Canadian Red Cross to continue delivery of the Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance program (PDFAP) for Islanders. The program will provide residents, small businesses and not-for-profit organizations with an opportunity to apply for...