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Response

Emergencies are managed first at the local level: hospitals, fire departments, police and municipalities. If they need assistance, they request it from the provinces or territories. If the emergency escalates beyond their capabilities, the provinces or territories seek assistance from the federal government. The coordination and provisioning of resources can move quickly from the local to the national level.

Learn more about PSEPC's emergency response programs:

• Government Operations Centre
  Housed at PSEPC, the Centre monitors emerging threats and can provide around-the-clock coordination and support in the event of a national emergency.
• Urban Search and Rescue Program
  Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) is the capacity to rescue victims from major structural collapse or other entrapments.