Emergency Management

Government of Canada - Public Safety Canada


Description
Provides information to the public about how to protect themselves from emergencies, disasters, and other hazards.

Service offers:

  • national policy, response systems, and standards
  • the National Public Alerting System which can rapidly warn the public of imminent or unfolding hazards to life
  • funds, tools, and training for emergency management organizations, regional partners and first responders
  • a communications centre for monitoring and coordinating the federal response to an emergency
  • emergency preparedness toolkit and online information
Eligibility
No
Application Process
Service Access: See below, To access service:
  • call or visit the website
  • submit a general inquiry using the digital correspondence form
  • visit website for disaster assistance programs
  • visit website for the Canadian Diaster Database 
  • visit website for the Memorial Grant Program for First Responders
For privacy and security reasons, Public Safety Canada does not accept personal information by email.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Toll Free
1-800-830-3118
Telephone
613-944-4875
TTY
1-866-865-5667
Web Site
http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/mrgnc-mngmnt/
Email
communications@ps.gc.ca
Languages
English; French
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: No -
Other disabled access: No -
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
June 6, 2024
Address
269 Laurier Avenue W
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0P8
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Hours of Operation

Public Inquiry Line available 24 hours.