Emergency Preparedness
Creating Effective Wildfire Buffers in Rural Areas
Prince Edward Island is noted for its varied and beautiful landscape but homes, businesses and cottages built in or next to forested areas can be at serious risk during wildfire situations.
The best...
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...
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...
Call 911 to report a fire, report a crime or save a life.
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...
Call 911 to report a crime, report a fire or save a life.
Before or during an extreme weather event, pay attention to local media broadcasts and follow instructions from local officials.
Hurricane or tropical storm
Hurricanes and tropical storms are...
With an extended power outage, food you normally keep in the refrigerator or freezer may become unsafe to eat. In addition, if you are on a well, your water pump and any related treatment devices such as UV lights will not function.
The following food...
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...
Any community or organization with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for public use is encouraged to register the life-saving device with Health PEI Emergency Health Services. The AED registry allows emergency responders to quickly locate the...
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...
Every year, many people in rural areas burn grasses, leaves, needles and woody debris that has accumulated over the winter. While this is a useful way to dispose of winter debris, it can only takes a minute for a fire to escape. Many people choose to...
Use this guide to create your own emergency plan and 72 hour emergency kit.