Emergency Services
Emergency Measures Organization
Emergency Measures Organization
The EMO handles several duties related to emergency or disaster situations.
EMO responsibilities include:
- Coordination of the Government of the Northwest Territories’ involvement in Emergency Operations;
- Assisting with community and regional emergency plans;
- Search and rescue coordination and implementation;
- Search and rescue plans and training exercises;
- Administration of the Disaster Assistance Program;
- Planning and emergency response; and
- Emergency preparedness training and exercises.
For more information about the EMO or any of the programs and services listed here, please e-mail Emergency Services or call (867) 873-7083.