Instructions for farmers to order PPE through the Government of Alberta

Effective immediately the agriculture and food sector, as a recognized essential service, can submit Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) orders directly to the Logistics Section of Municipal Affairs’ Alberta Emergency Management Agency’s Provincial Operations Centre (AEMA-POC) for procurement on their behalf.

Agriculture and Food Sector Industry 3-Step Order Process:

Prior to placing an order, review the Government of Alberta PPE Guideline document to ensure that requests are eligible and/or appropriate. NOTE: If unsure consider engaging an OHS or Industrial Hygienist for an assessment.

Submit orders online at https://xnet.gov.ab.ca/ppe

In the comments, it is recommended to include information such as the number of staff that will use the order and any OHS/Industrial Hygienist assessments to support the order.

The AEMA-POC Logistics Section currently contacts organizations for delivery and billing information closer to the shipment date; the POC Logistics Section indicated that orders are approximately 2-4 weeks on back-order.

NOTE: An enhanced on-line ordering system is under development. Once completed it will allow organizations to track their order status.

Currently, PPE procurement and allocations are managed based on prioritized essential services, as identified by the Emergency Management Cabinet Committee (EMCC) here:

  • Health
  • Non AHS Allied Health (e.g. pharmacists, senior facilities, vulnerable population workers <homeless, childcare etc…>)
  • Public Security (e.g. peace officers, fire, medical examiner, corrections and courts, mortuary services)
  • Public Utilities (e.g. water, wastewater, sanitation, electrical supply)
  • Food (e.g. food security and preparation to ensure continuity of the food supply chain)

For questions or concerns, please contact the Ag-Info Centre by phone at 310-FARM or by email at aginfocentre@gov.ab.ca.


Instructions for farmers to order PPE through the Government of Alberta

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