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Emergency Services

In the event of an emergency please dial 911.

For a copy of the townships Emergency Plan click here.

Be Prepared

Emergencies can happen at anytime and occur anywhere, sometimes without much warning. An emergency can force you to evacuate your neighbourhood or confine you to your home or workplace. It can leave you without basic services such as water, gas, electricity or a working telephone. Are you prepared?
Although Ontario has effective emergency management legislation and programs, individuals and families play a vital role in preparing for times of crisis when emergency services and other government resources may be strained. It is important that individuals and families prepare to take care of themselves for at least three days.
Individuals and families are best able to cope when they have taken the time to prepare before an emergency happens.
Follow the steps below to ensure that you are ready in the event of an emergency:

  • Step 1: Learn About Hazards in Your Community
  • Step 2: Learn How You Will Be Informed Of an Emergency
  • Step 3: Develop a Family Emergency Plan
  • Step 4: Prepare an Emergency Survival Kit
  • Step 5: Prepare Your Pets
  • Step 6: Practice and Maintain Your Plan
  • Step 7: Learn How to Evacuate
  • Step 8: Learn How to "Shelter-In-Place"
  • Step 9: Consider any Special Needs

For more information please visit the Emergency Management Ontario website

Fire

Both Wolfe and Howe Islands Fire Departments are staffed by volunteers.

Wolfe Island

Fire Chief
James White
385-2449 residence

Howe Island

Fire Chief
Mike Quinn
542-7398 residence

Ambulance

The Township has helicopter pads maintained at both islands so that in the event of and emergency an air ambulance can be used.

Wolfe Island's helipad is located beside the Fire Hall at 108 Road 95

Howe Island’s helipad is located behind Howe Island Fire Hall at 40 Baseline Road.

Ambulance Services are maintained and run by the County of Frontenac.

Police

Policing Services are maintained by the O.P.P, Leeds and Grenville, with a portion being billed to the Township.