Environmental Health

Natural Disasters and Severe Weather

People with disabilities or medical conditions

Disasters hit everyone hard, but individuals with disabilities may be at greater risk. There are steps you can take to minimize this risk:

Please note:

• Nova Scotia Power runs a Critical Customer Care Program for customers who have electric-powered medical equipment at home that is necessary to sustain life or avoid serious medical complications (such as an oxygen machine).  For more information on this program, please call NS Power Customer Service at 1-800-428-6230 (TDD number 1-800-565-6051).
• Register with 911 as a person with a disability.  They will be aware of your limitations and make you a priority during disasters if you are a person who requires immediate assistance.

 
For more information, please visit N.S. League for Equal Opportunities.