Agencies Concerned About 911 Calls for Burning Permits

* Environment, Energy & Forestry [to Nov 2011]
The 911 Administration Office and the Department of Environment, Energy and Forestry are concerned about the number of calls 911 service staff are receiving from people looking for burning permits. Islanders are reminded that 911 services are for emergencies only and not for general information requests.

Burning permits are available free of charge from the Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division offices located in Charlottetown, Wellington, and Southampton. Forest fire emergencies may be reported by calling 911. The daily Fire Weather Index is available at www.gov.pe.ca/go/FWI.

Media Contact: Sandra Lambe