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Emergency preparedness in Prince Edward Island: alerts, evacuation and your 72-hour kit

Where to get emergency alerts and preparedness guidance in Prince Edward Island, how evacuation alerts and orders differ and what a 72-hour kit holds, from the official pages.

Alerts, evacuation and preparing at home

PEI's guide says be ready to look after yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours; roads may take several days to clear after a blizzard or flood. Numbers: 9-1-1, 8-1-1 for health advice, 2-1-1 for community supports, and the PEI Emergency Measures Organization at 902-894-0385 or 1-877-894-0385. During storms warming or reception centres may open; the Shelter Support Line is 1-833-220-4722 (24/7). The guide did not describe a provincial alert system.

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Everywhere in Canada: plan to look after your household for at least 72 hours (water about 2 litres per person per day, non-perishable food, flashlight, radio, batteries, first aid kit, medications, cash in small bills, copies of key documents), and replace expiring items at least once a year. Emergency alerts also reach compatible phones, radio and TV through the national Alert Ready system (alertready.ca). In immediate danger, call 9-1-1. Rules, fees and programs change and were read on 2026-11-14: confirm with the official source. General information, not legal advice. Quebec follows its own rules: see atlasquebec.ca.

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