Islanders who have hearing loss or speech impairments can use Text with 9-1-1 for emergency services. What is required to use the Text with 911 service? You need an active wireless subscription and supported cell phone to use the Text with 911 service (T9-1-1). You are required...
The PEI Emergency Measures Organization will be conducting a test alert on the Alert Ready system Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Alert Ready, the Canadian emergency alerting system, delivers critical information to television, radio, and compatible wireless devices to ensure that...
Emergency Preparedness Week begins on May 7 and will give Islanders the opportunity to be better prepared for natural events and other emergencies. Emergency Preparedness Week (May 7 to May 13) is a national campaign that focuses on residents becoming more informed on what to do...
The PEI Emergency Measures Organization offers emergency management training for individuals and groups who may be called upon to respond to an emergency in their community. One-day and multi-day courses scheduled throughout the year cover topics such as basic emergency...
The Police Commissioner of Prince Edward Island is an independent statutory office with a mission to investigate and resolve public complaints of unprofessional conduct against police, other than RCMP, in a timely, fair, reasonable, and impartial manner as outlined in the Police...
Every province is required to have a Criminal Code Review Board to make or review dispositions concerning any accused person who receives a court verdict of not criminally responsible by reason of mental disorder or is deemed unfit to stand trial. Who serves on the board? The...
The Prince Edward Island Review Board is an independent administrative tribunal established under the Criminal Code of Canada. Why is this board important? The Board makes or reviews decisions and orders (dispositions) regarding the accused where a verdict of not criminally...
Strong winds and extreme cold weather conditions are expected this Friday going into the weekend. The PEI Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is activated to Level 1 Enhanced Monitoring in light of the cold weather system arriving into the Maritimes tomorrow. EMO is working...
Island property owners, tenants, not-for-profit organizations, or small businesses who have experienced damage related to Hurricane Fiona may still be eligible for financial assistance through the Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance Program (PDFAP). Anyone who would like...