Be Prepared! Recommendations for Emergency Preparedness

Updated July 7

Major storms and emergencies are occurring far more often now than in the past.  HRM's emergency operations Centre was activated 64 times last year, four times the average of the previous years. 

The types of emergencies are changing too, with floods, fires, hurricanes and other major storms …



Speaking notes on encampments and the Common

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I absolutely understand why we are hearing so much about concerns we are hearing around tents on the Halifax Common in other parks.

But as Max said quite clearly, this is not a good short-term solution. We know it is not, but there are no good options …


Flood Impacts Update #2 – Jul 22 3pm

Hi all,

Official HRM and Halifax Water updates follow my personal update.

While it has stopped raining, so much rain has fallen up and down the river systems that we will see water impacts continuing for some time.

Dams, roads and bridges can still be at risk.  Even where no …


Flood Impacts Update #1 – Sat Jul 23 7am

Halifax Regional Municipality experienced flash flooding yesterday evening and overnight, with rain continuing this morning.

All residents asked to stay off roads and highways unless it's an emergency.

Comfort Centres open at Beaverbank Community Centre and East Dartmouth Community Centre for affected residents.

HALIFAX WATER

Due to extreme rainfall, Halifax …