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        Emergency Services


        Police Services

        Castor is served by the Coronation detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. There is a satellite office in Castor located at 4901-50 Ave. The detachment has 4 officers.


        The Castor Office is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-4:30pm, closed 12:00-1:00pm.


        Castor Administration: 403-882-4139

        Coronation Administration: 403-578-3666

        24 Hour Complaint Line: 403-882-2246


         


        Fire Protection

        Castor is served by a 16-member volunteer fire department. They have 2 pumper fire trucks, 1 water truck, 1 rescue unit and an emergency response trailer.


        Fire Chief: Patrick Kelly

        Box 479

        Castor, AB T0C 0X0


        For fire permits call the County of Paintearth No. 18 at 403-882-3211.




        2020 Year End Review

         


        Ambulance Services

        East Central Ambulance Association has 1 unit that serves Castor. Their offices are located in the County of Paintearth Office located at Crowfoot Crossing. Non-emergent calls can reach the Operations Manager at 403-882-3211.



                                                                                                                         

         

        Emergency Preparedness

        Below are numerous emergency preparedness documents from the Alberta Emergency Management Agency


        External link opens in new tab or windowHazard preparedness - includes multiple pages dedicated to hazards in Alberta with preparedness tips and 60 second video clips including:

          1. External link opens in new tab or windowWhat to do before, during and after an emergency
          2. External link opens in new tab or windowWildfires
          3. External link opens in new tab or windowTornadoes and extreme winds
          4. External link opens in new tab or windowFloods
          5. External link opens in new tab or windowPower and water outages
          6. External link opens in new tab or windowThunderstorms, lightning, heavy rain and hail
          7. External link opens in new tab or windowBlizzards, freezing rain, ice storms and extreme cold

        External link opens in new tab or windowBuild an emergency kit – includes printable brochures and checklists for family, pet, farm animal and vehicle preparedness

        External link opens in new tab or windowPet Preparedness – includes tools and materials to help keep pets safe and comfortable, before, during and after an emergency

        External link opens in new tab or windowFarm animals and livestock – includes tools and materials to help keep farm animals and livestock safe if you need to shelter in place or evacuate

        External link opens in new tab or windowMake an emergency plan – includes an emergency preparedness guide, tips on how to communicate during an emergency and information relating to pets, children and a guide for people with disabilities

        External link opens in new tab or windowEmergency preparedness – includes hazard info and general emergency preparedness information including shelter-in-place and evacuation fact sheets

        Town Siren Warnings
        For Emergency Warnings (such as tornados) - the siren will ring in a continual high mode for at least 5 minutes to alert citizens to take shelter.

        For Fire Emergencies - the siren will ring in high to low tones over a period of one minute.
                                                       
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