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Province spends $1.4M to send shelter kits, generators to emergency sites across P.E.I.

The Prince Edward Island government is spending $1.4 million to enhance the province's emergency preparedness by purchasing and distributing supplies to communities across the province.

'It is critically important that we build on our preparedness,' says public safety minister

Thinh Nguyen · CBC News ·
Three men stand outside Central Queens Elementary School holding a "Designated Emergency Site" sign
From left, P.E.I. director of emergency management Jason Thistle, public safety officer Nick Jagoe, and Public Safety Minister Bloyce Thompson stand in front of Central Queens Elementary School, one of nine provincially designated emergency sites. (Government of Prince Edward Island)

The Prince Edward Island government is spending $1.4 million to enhance the province's emergency preparedness.

The province said in a news release that the funding, which combines provincial investment with federal support from the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund, will be used to purchase and distribute supplies to communities throughout the Island.

Nine designated emergency sites across P.E.I. will receive large-capacity generators. Additionally, more than 50 shelter kit pallet boxes will be delivered to community reception centres.

Each shelter kit pallet box includes 25 cots, 25 polar-fleece blankets, inflatable cot pillows, comprehensive first aid kits, emergency weather alert radios and personal hygiene kits.

"As we continue to learn from the increased amount of weather events in our region and across Canada, it is critically important that we build on our preparedness to make sure we are ready [for] whatever comes our way," P.E.I. Public Safety Minister Bloyce Thompson was quoted as saying in the release.

Sign for Murray Harbour Community Centre with a ship and sunburst design
Murray Harbour Community Centre is one of many reception centres across the Island. During an emergency, these centres provide a safe gathering place and offer essential services to residents. (Submitted by Pam Oickle)

The province's Emergency Measures Organization is working with municipalities and local reception centres to co-ordinate the delivery of the supplies.

The nine provincially designated emergency sites are:

Prince County:

  • M.E. Callaghan Intermediate School.
  • Hernewood Intermediate School.

Queens County:

  • Central Queens Elementary School.
  • Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park alpine site.
  • Mark Arendz Provincial Ski Park nordic site.
  • Vernon River Consolidated School.

Kings County:

  • Morell Regional High School
  • Cardigan Consolidated School
  • Souris Regional School

Islanders can visit the province's website to find a designated reception centre in their community.

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