Contact

Emergency contact numbers if you are on or near Sable Island

For emergencies only: 902-492-4678 (On-island Operations Coordinator) from a regular phone, satellite phone, or by using the phones accessible to visitors on the island, 

or use Channel 08 on Marine Radio VHF-FM 

For distress call (Air or marine emergency) near Sable Island: 1-800-565-1582 (Joint Rescue Coordination Centre)

For distress call (Air or marine emergency) on Sable Island: 1-800-852-3100 (Parks Canada Dispatch)

For an environmental emergency (marine pollution): 1-800-565-1633 (Canadian Coast Guard Communications and Traffic Services Centre)

In case of an emergency on the island you may be conscripted to assist Parks Canada personnel with a response.

In a first aid situation, you should advise the Operations Coordinator or other Main Station personnel immediately, and administer first aid as required and as you are able.

In case of a structural fire on the island, or upon hearing a fire alarm, there are marked muster points at the Main Station where you should gather and wait in safety until direction from the Operations Coordinator. If you detect a fire, you should sound the fire alarm and evacuate the building and contact the Operations Coordinator.