Public Safety
What is Adult Protection?
The Adult Protection Program is governed by the Adult Protection Act. The Adult Protection Act has two purposes. First, to provide or arrange for assistance for an adult who needs assistance. Second, to provide protective (...
The goal of Environmental/Public Heath is to promote and protect the health and well-being of all Islanders and visitors. Legislative authority for this program falls under the Public Health Act and the associated regulations which are enforced by...
Are you a victim of a scam? if you have given money or personal information to a scam, call local police for advice.
Perhaps you are not a scam victim but have received a phone call, text or email that you think is a scam. If you aren't a victim, there...
Through the Province of PEI’s Fuel Station Resiliency Program, 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. To find a fuel station with...
Impaired Driving
Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is illegal, dangerous and can be life altering. It is a criminal offence to drive, or have care or control of a vehicle while your ability to drive is impaired by alcohol or drugs. Most of us...
Municipal and Fire Services Numbers
If your situation is an emergency, call 911.
Your local fire service might be able to provide extra assistance during large storms. Fire Departments (Link is most up to date)
Ahead of a weather event and if you...
Call 911 to report a fire, report a crime or save a life.
To report a marine pollution incident to the Coast Guard call 1-800-565-1633.
To report a wildlife related enforcement matter after normal office hours call (902) 368-4884 or visit...
The men and women who protect Canada’s natural resources, including Prince Edward Island conservation officers, gathered recently in Stanley Bridge.
The theme of the conference was officer safety and training officers to meet both old and new...
The Provincial Disaster Financial Assistance Program (PDFAP) is available to help individuals and families with costs to repair or replace uninsurable, essential basic property loss due to disasters. The program is also available to small businesses, not...
Reporting an issue of suspected food poisoning to Environmental Health may help control a possible food-borne illness outbreak. When two or more people experience the same symptoms of illness from consuming the same food or drink, the event is called a...
If you notice an environmental situation that has the potential to cause injury or illness, you can report it to Environmental Health. Environmental Health Officers are available to discuss and, if necessary, investigate concerns related to health...
During an emergency, a reception or warming centre may open, to provide a place for people to gather or receive services. You can search for a reception centre in your area by municipality name or reception centre name. The search will return...
The PEI Emergency Measures Organization works closely with government departments, communities and partner agencies to coordinate preparedness, response and recovery for severe events throughout Prince Edward Island. Here, you will find helpful contacts...
For seniors targeted by fraud artists, Scott Lundrigan has some important advice.
“Don’t blame yourselves when these people come after you,” said Lundrigan, Prince Edward Island’s Crime Stoppers Program coordinator. “They don’t pick victims personally...