Emergency Services
For service requests that require immediate attention, such as a stop sign down, road flooding, tree preservation or animal-related emergencies, call 506-357-2201. On-street parking infractions are not considered an urgent matter; however, if the vehicle is blocking access to your driveway, please contact the RCMP Non Emergency Number at
1-888-506-RCMP (7267).
If the issue is about an immediate threat to safety, please call 911 for emergency assistance or 1-888-506-RCMP(7267) for non-emergency.
Oromocto is one of the safest communities to live in Canada thanks to the dedication and service of our emergency personnel.
Call 9-1-1 during any emergency where people or property are at risk.
What you should know when dialing 9-1-1:
- at home, you can dial 9-1-1 directly
- at a business or other location, you may need to dial an outside line before dialling 9-1-1
- at a pay phone, dial 9-1-1, the call is free
- when using a cellular phone, be prepared to give the exact location of the emergency; the call is free
- for TTY access (Telephone Device for the Deaf), press the spacebar announcer key repeatedly until a response is received
- if the caller does not speak English, they must stay on the line while the call taker contacts our telephone translation service.
What you can do to help 9-1-1 help you:
- Remain calm and speak clearly. Identify which emergency service you require (police, fire, or ambulance) and be prepared to provide the following information
- a description of what is happening
- the location
- your name, address and telephone number
- Please remain on the line to provide additional information if requested to do so by the call taker.
Remember, it is important to have your house numbers visible from the street. This will assist emergency personnel in finding you as quickly as possible.
Emergency Management
Helping Oromocto and its residents prepare for and deal with major emergencies and disasters is the primary purpose of the Town's emergency management services team. In an effort to ensure our citizens are informed, the Town has established an emergency alert system that will enable you to receive important information in an emergency.
Preparing for an emergency begins with you, and the links below offer you some practical advice to help you manage in an emergency.
Main Areas of Services:
How Prepared Are You?
Click on any of these links for helpful information to assess your emergency preparedness and offer advice on how to better prepare in the event of a disaster.
Can't find what you're looking for?
Our municipal staff is here to help you. Please feel free to contact the Resident Services Department directly if you have any questions or concerns.