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Emergency guide — Canada

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Emergency numbers

Numbers are listed from official public sources and may change. Always confirm with local authorities and save the ones relevant to you.

911

Police · Fire · Medical

One number for all emergencies — the operator routes you to the right service. Caller location is shown automatically.

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Emergency by category

Numbers, verified providers and guides for each situation type in Canada.

Auto & Transport 39 Home & Electricity 38 Health & First Aid 61 Tech & Cybersecurity 6 Water & Damage 27 Administration & Legal 27 Digital & Data 29 Weather Emergencies 24 Money & Banking 22 Everyday Life 34 Safety & Protection 24 Kids & Family 38 Pets & Animals 25 Work & Employment 20 Travel 28 Food & Kitchen 23

Useful helplines

  • Poison control (Ontario example — varies by province) 1-800-268-9017
  • Non-emergency police (varies) Check local services
  • Talk Suicide Canada 1-833-456-4566
  • Provincial health info (Telehealth / Info-Santé) 811

Documents & papers

Lost, stolen or need a replacement? Official procedures.

Safety tips & recommendations

  • 911 works from any phone, even without a SIM, for emergencies.
  • Call 811 for non-emergency health advice before going to urgent care.
  • Keep your SIN private — never share it over the phone or email.
  • In winter, keep a car emergency kit: blanket, shovel, booster cables.

Official safety app

WeatherCAN (Environment Canada alerts)

Official page

Roadside assistance

CAA (Canadian Automobile Association) membership covers towing and battery boosts.

Doctor out of hours

Call 811 to speak to a registered nurse any time before going to urgent care.

Natural risks in Canada

  • Blizzards and ice storms (winter): keep a car kit with blanket and shovel.
  • Wildfires (summer, BC/Alberta): follow local evacuation orders fast.
  • Flooding (spring thaw): move valuables up and clear drains.
  • Extreme cold warnings: frostbite in minutes — layer up.

Official portal

Trusted government source for administrative procedures.

Canada.ca — official services Emergency kit checklist

Emergency professionals in Canada

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