State of Emergency
A state of emergency is in effect in response to safety issues posed by dry conditions causing wildfires across the province.
Overview
Who can declare a state of local emergency and a state of emergency, why they’re used and how long they last.
Forms
Municipal councils can declare a state of local emergency for a maximum of 7 days by completing this form.
Mayors or wardens can declare a state of local emergency for a maximum of 7 days if municipal councils are unable to act.
Municipal councils, mayors or wardens can end the state of local emergency by completing this form.
Municipal councils, mayors or wardens can extend the state of local emergency beyond 7 days by completing the renewal form.
