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Today, the province announced that a Major Incident Readiness Team (MIRT) has been created, comprised of elected and government officials, to prepare for major events and emergencies that have the potential to impact the Island. This new team will work with Emergency Measures...
Heavy rain, sustained winds, storm surge, flooding, and power outages are all things that can be expected during a hurricane or tropical storm. The Provincial Emergency Management Organization (EMO) wants to remind everyone that hurricane season is underway, and the best response...
The Province, in partnership with the Atlantic Police Academy (APA), is once again offering Islanders the opportunity to pursue a career in correctional services at a reduced cost. The Accelerated Correctional Officer Training Program offers students the skills and knowledge in...
The PEI Emergency Measures Organization will be conducting a test alert on the Alert Ready system Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Alert Ready, the Canadian emergency alerting system, delivers critical information to television, radio, and compatible wireless devices to ensure that...
Emergency Preparedness Week begins on May 7 and will give Islanders the opportunity to be better prepared for natural events and other emergencies. Emergency Preparedness Week (May 7 to May 13) is a national campaign that focuses on residents becoming more informed on what to do...
Former Summerside Police Chief Dave Poirier will work with officials within the province’s Emergency Measures Organization, external consultants, and engage with stakeholders from across the province to conduct a comprehensive review of the provincial response to Hurricane Fiona...
The Sir Louis Henry Davies Law Courts located at 42 Water Street, Charlottetown, will be open to the public starting at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. All scheduled matters will be proceeding. Media Contact: Vicki Tse Department of Justice and Public Safety vickitse@gov.pe...
The Sir Louis Henry Davies Law Courts located at 42 Water Street, Charlottetown, will be remain closed to the public until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, with a further announcement tomorrow morning once overnight inspections are complete. The Courts will continue to...
Due to the impacts of this weekend’s extreme weather, the Sir Louis Henry Davies Law Courts located at 42 Water Street, Charlottetown, will be closed to the public on Monday, February 6, 2023. Work is underway to repair damages to courtrooms as quickly as possible. The Courts...
Strong winds and extreme cold weather conditions are expected this Friday going into the weekend. The PEI Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is activated to Level 1 Enhanced Monitoring in light of the cold weather system arriving into the Maritimes tomorrow. EMO is working...