Emergency Preparedness

Emergencies can happen at any time. It’s important to be prepared to keep you and your family safe in the event of an emergency. 

Stay informed! Sign up for Voyent Alert! and be sure to opt-in to receive notifications for critical events to stay best informed in emergency situations. 

In case of any emergency, make sure you always have a 72-hour kit and emergency plan prepared

Know where to get information

tion updates before, during, and after emergencies, follow the City of Fredericton’s updates on social media, subscribe to our alerts on Voyent, check this website, or listen to your local radio station. We’ll use these sources to provide information about the emergency, what we are doing about it, and what we need you to do.

Who should I contact? 

Situation

Phone

If you immediately need police, a fire truck or an ambulance

9-1-1

If the power goes out, call NB Power or report it online

1-800-663-6272

Before you dig in your yard, call Liberty Utilities

www.clickbeforeyoudig.com

For medical questions or problems where life is not in danger, call the Government of New Brunswick’s Tele-Care line

8-1-1

To reach the non-emergency police line

506-460-2300

For non-emergency service questions, call the City Service Centre

506-460-2020

For information on government, health, community, and social services in New Brunswick, call 211 New Brunswick or visit nb.211.ca 

Fredericton Fire Station

Remember: If you can’t make a phone call and you need help, you can visit a Fredericton Fire Station to seek help. 

How to prepare for an emergency