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Recommendations from the inquest into the death of Catherine Shirley Gillis
Jury recommendations from the inquest on the death of Catherine Shirley Gillis which took place April 9-10, 2018
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Be ready to act on emergency responder advice
Islanders can take real steps to protect themselves in an emergency during next week’s Emergency Preparedness Week (May 6-12). In a natural disaster or other emergency, messages may come through emergency responders, local radio and TV, and government news and social media...
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Conservation Officer seasonal activity report - April 2018
The report highlights some activities of PEI's Conservation Officers, safety tips and includes a map of enforcement activities in 2017.
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Coming soon to your mobile device: Wireless emergency alerts
Emergency alerts delivered to mobile devices will be another tool to advise Islanders of unexpected situations when lives may be at immediate risk The Alert Ready system already enhances public safety communications across Canada by delivering alerts through radio and TV, and –...
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Conservation Officer seasonal activity report - February 2018
The report highlights some activities of PEI's Conservation Officers, safety tips and includes a statistical summary from 2017.
News Release
Install smoke alarms, practice fire escape plans
In the wake of fatal house fires in Nova Scotia and Ontario recently, the province’s fire marshal reminds Islanders to have working smoke alarms on every floor and outside sleeping areas – and know how to escape a fire quickly. “Fire moves quickly and you may have less than 60...
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Halloween safety is everyone's job
Supporting Island Families - Halloween can be fun for everyone if safety is top of mind. While Prince Edward Island law enforcement will be on patrol on Halloween next Tuesday (October 31) to keep Islanders safe, they are also reminding everyone about steps they can take. These...
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Fire chiefs agree: Evacuation plans save lives
Wellington fire chief James Ryan knows that when a fire spreads quickly through a home, a safe fire escape plan can make all the difference. This Fire Prevention Week - October 8 to 14 - Prince Edward Island fire chiefs are sharing their experiences to highlight this year’s...
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Protecting natural resources is a national effort
The men and women who protect Canada’s natural resources, including Prince Edward Island conservation officers, gathered recently in Stanley Bridge . The theme of the conference was officer safety and training officers to meet both old and new challenges. While visiting the...
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Preparing for an emergency costs little – or nothing
Being ready for an emergency doesn’t mean spending a lot of extra money – especially when you compare it to the potential cost of not being ready if a power outage, hurricane, or a long snow storm hits. A 72-hour emergency preparedness kit can begin with what is already in your...