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Emergency Management Training Courses

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...

Emergency Measures Organization

The purpose of emergency management is to save lives, preserve the environment and protect property and the economy. Under the authority of the Emergency Measures Act, the Prince Edward Island Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is responsible to...

Extreme Weather Safety

Before or during an extreme weather event, pay attention to local media broadcasts and follow instructions from local officials. For regular updates throughout weather events, follow reliable information sources such as local media, Environment...

FireSmart

Burn restrictions and the fire weather index is updated daily at 2pm on the Burning Restrictions page. On this page: What is FireSmart? How can I FireSmart my home? What is the Home Ignition Zone? How can I create a FireSmart Garden? FireSmart...

Food Safety - Power Outage

During and after an extended power outage, food you normally keep in the refrigerator or freezer may become unsafe to eat. Bacteria can build up in perishable foods and may cause foodborne illness The following food safety practices may help make...

How to be Prepared for an Emergency

Emergencies can be very stressful but if you take the time now to prepare, you and your family will be better able to cope. Learn how quick and easy it is to become prepared to face a range of emergencies, anytime, anywhere. Download your personal...

PEI AED Registry Program

Linking community AEDs with Emergency Health Services to help save lives The PEI Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Registry Program is a voluntary online registry database that allows individuals, organizations, and communities in Prince Edward...

Register a PEI Defibrillator

Any community or organization with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for public use is encouraged to register the life-saving device with Emergency Health Services. The AED registry allows bystanders and emergency responders to quickly locate...

Register for Emergency Management Training

You can register online for emergency management training courses offered through the PEI Emergency Measures Organization. Training programs are offered to help individuals and organizations prepare for and effectively manage emergency situations in...

Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation

There is a growing need for wildfire prevention and mitigation as we continue to move our communities further into the Wildland Urban Interface. The wildland urban interface (WUI) refers to homes and communities that intermingle with wildland fuels...
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Public Safety Division

PO Box 911
Charlottetown, PE   C1A 7L9

Phone: 902-894-0385
Toll-free: 1-877-894-0385
Fax: 902-368-6362

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