Department of Emergency Management: About us

The Department of Emergency Management is responsible for emergency planning and coordinating emergency responses. The office works with municipal authorities to help plan for emergencies, coordinate provincial resources when there is an emergency and help with analysis and evaluation after an emergency. We also administer the provincial emergency 911 service.

• providing integrated emergency planning and coordination with municipalities
• supporting municipal authorities in emergency preparedness and planning
• administering the emergency 911 service
• providing public education and awareness about emergencies
• working with volunteer organizations to support emergency responses
• administering disaster financial assistance programs

The Department of Emergency Management has about 25 staff throughout the province.

• updating the All-Hazards Emergency Plan that supports the provincial preparation for and response to emergency events
• reviewing and updating provincial and emergency management plans