Emergency Services

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.