Public Safety Division - 911 Emergency Service

AKA: 911
Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Justice and Public Safety - AKA: JPS
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Service Description

Call 9-1-1 to report fires, crimes, health emergencies or to save a life where immediate help is needed. Operators will ask questions about the emergency and dispatch the police, the fire department and/or an ambulance as needed.

If in doubt about whether a situation is an emergency or not, call 9-1-1 and they will decide whether help needs to be sent or not.

9-1-1 is for emergencies only. It is not to be used for general inquiries such as calls to police concerning ongoing investigations or calls to fire departments about community events. Inappropriate use of 9-1-1 ties up valuable resources. Intentional abuse of the system can lead to charges.

People with hearing or speech impairments can register to Text with 911 by going to www.textwith911.ca

Information

Eligibility:
Open to all
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Call 9-1-1 if you need immediate help due to a fire, crime, or medical emergency
Documents Required:
Not applicable
Program Hours:
24/7 service
Program Phone Numbers:
  • Toll-Free Number
    Call to report a fire, crime or medical emergency
    9-1-1
Language:
English * French * Translation service in 150+ languages available
Website:
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/justice-and-public-safety/(...)
Coverage Area:
Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

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