If a disaster/emergency occurs, a special webpage will be added to the 211 PEI website. Our community resource navigators will also be available 24/7 to provide up-to-date information on the disaster response.
Immediate Emergencies (fire, danger to life, crime, health emergency):
Health:
- Call 811 – Non-urgent health advice or information
- For COVID-19 specific resources, click here.
Road Conditions (Up-to-date information on road conditions and the public can report road traffic issues):
Public Safety Information and Alerts:
- PEI Public Safety Division/EMO Updates: Facebook or X
- Government of PEI: Sign-up for free email alerts
- Government of Canada – Global Affairs: Provides notification from the Government of Canada about important information such as an emergency, natural disaster and civil unrest abroad to individuals who have registered.
Police Services Updates:
Information About Storms and Closures:
Travel Advisories:
Power Outages and Reporting:
- Summerside Electric (Summerside only): Call 902-432-1268 to report an outage or downed line. Visit website to see outage information.
- Maritime Electric (all of PEI except Summerside): Call 1-800-670-1012 to report an outage or downed line, or visit website to make a report online or check outage information.
Waste Collection:
- Island Waste Management Corporation (IWMC): Website posts updates about delays and cancellations or call 1-888-280-8111.
Fire Advisories:
- Fire Weather Index: The index establishes the risk of forest or brush fires and if there are any burn restrictions based on the current weather and other environmental factors.
Emergency Preparedness Information:
- PEI Emergency Management Organization (EMO): Website lists information to for how to prepare for different types of disasters and emergencies.
- Canadian Red Cross: Website has information about how businesses and individuals can prepare for emergencies and disasters, including generator safety.
- Government of Canada: General information for how to prepare for emergencies.
- Government of PEI: Extreme Weather Safety
- Government of PEI: Food Safety and Drinking Water Safety
- FireSmart: Website has information to help the public understand and mitigate wildfire risks around their homes and on their property.
Storm Shelters:
- During a disaster, municipalities will make an announcement if they are opening a comfort centre (also known as reception centres or storm shelters). The Government of PEI has a searchable database of centres located PEI.
Wellness Checks:
- A home visit can be requested by police or RCMP if you are concerned about a friend or family members’ health or safety. Wellness checks are for non-emergency situations. If an emergency, dial 9-1-1.
- RCMP: East Prince 902-436-9300, West Prince 902-853-9300, Kings County 902-687-9300, Queens County 902-368-9300
- Charlottetown Police: 902-629-4172
- Kensington Police: 902-836-4499
Emergency Response Programs:
- Canadian Red Cross – PEI Branch: Emergency and Disaster Services helps people affected by emergencies and disasters - situations ranging from house fires to floods and evacuations. Basic needs assistance provided in the first 72 hours after an emergency.
- Canadian Red Cross – PEI Branch: Restoring Family Links helps people in Canada re-establish contact with immediate family members internationally after separation due to armed conflict, natural disasters, migration and other humanitarian crises.
Fuel Station Resiliency Sites With Generators
- Some gas stations, service stations, and general stores across the Island are now equipped with a generator to continue service during a large-scale power outage. User this map to find the closest fuel station with backup power for a caller by entering the caller's address.
