Heavy rain, sustained winds, storm surge, flooding, and power outages are all things that can be expected during a hurricane or tropical storm. The PEI Emergency Management Organization (EMO) wants to remind everyone that Atlantic Hurricane Season remains underway, and the best...
The PEI Museum and Heritage Foundation invites Islanders to take part in a series of seasonal events at Beaconsfield Historic House and Orwell Corner Historic Village. The two sites will host the following events throughout October: Beaconsfield by Candlelight Experience...
Fire Season Fire season runs from March 15 to November 15. During this period, burning permits are required for outdoor burning. Many Island communities have their own burning regulations. Find more information in Burning Permits. Even with a burning permit, you are responsible to check that conditions are safe for burning. From December 1st to March 14th inclusive: Domestic Burning Permits are not required the daily Fire Weather Index site is not updated the reporting phone numbers are not operational . How do I know if conditions are safe for an open fire? Before you begin to burn: Consult...
In case of fire, get everyone out of the house immediately and call 911 from a safe location. Do not re-enter the house for any reason. Most fires are caused by human carelessness and are both predictable and preventable. The loss of lives and property can be significantly...
What are the Swine Importation Regulations? The Swine Importation Regulations of the Animal Health Act are in place to protect all swine on PEI from the introduction of specific diseases that could negatively impact or kill swine that become infected. Why do I need to apply for a...
Biosecurity at the farm level can be defined as the management practices enabling producers to prevent the introduction and movement of disease-causing agents and pests onto, between, and off of agricultural operations. Biosecurity measures are used to minimize the risk of...