115 releases issued in the specified time period for Emergency Management Office
Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue Celebrates 40 Years
Emergency Management Office
November 21, 2009 9:00 PM
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE--Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue Celebrates 40 Years
Long-serving ground search and rescue volunteers across the province are being recognized by a new program to mark the 40th year of the service in Nova Scotia.
Preparedness for Winter Conditions
Emergency Management Office
November 5, 2009 5:32 PM
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE--Preparedness for Winter Conditions
The Emergency Management Office reminds Nova Scotians to take appropriate precautions as winter storm season and the first forecasted winter storm approaches.
Changes to Act Makes Communities Stronger
Emergency Management Office
October 8, 2009 2:15 PM
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE--Changes to Act Makes Communities Stronger
Nova Scotia took another important step towards stronger, safer communities today, Oct. 8, with the introduction of changes to the provincial Emergency Management Act.
Les Néo-Écossais étaient bien préparés en vue d'une situation d'urgence
Emergency Management Office
August 24, 2009 9:56 AM
BUREAU DE GESTION DES URGENCES--Les Néo-Écossais étaient bien préparés en vue d'une situation d'urgence
Ramona Jennex, ministre de la Gestion des urgences, a félicité les Néo-Écossais, aujourd'hui 24 août, pour avoir pris les précautions nécessaires en vue de l'ouragan Bill.
Nova Scotians Praised for Emergency Preparations
Emergency Management Office
August 24, 2009 9:54 AM
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE--Nova Scotians Praised for Emergency Preparations
Ramona Jennex, Minister of Emergency Management, commended Nova Scotians today, Aug. 24, for taking precautions in advance of Hurricane Bill.
Traffic Advisory, Lunenburg County
Emergency Management Office
August 23, 2009 5:40 PM
TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE--Traffic Advisory, Lunenburg County
In Lunenburg County, sections of Green Bay Road in Green Bay and Point Road in Blue Rocks previously closed because of flooding have re-opened.
Traffic Advisory, Queens County
Emergency Management Office
August 23, 2009 4:19 PM
TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE--Traffic Advisory, Queens County
In Queens County, a section of Trunk 3 near Hunts Point and Summerville previously closed because of flooding has re-opened.
Précautions à prendre lors d'une panne d'électricité
Emergency Management Office
August 23, 2009 3:10 PM
BUREAU DE GESTION DES URGENCES--Précautions à prendre lors d'une panne d'électricité
À la suite des pannes d'électricité causées par l'ouragan Bill, le Bureau de gestion des urgences (BGU) et les autorités provinciales souhaitent rappeler aux Néo-Écossais de faire preuve de prudence à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur de leur maison.
Precautions Needed During Power Outage
Emergency Management Office
August 23, 2009 3:05 PM
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE--Precautions Needed During Power Outage
In the wake of power outages linked to Hurricane Bill, the Emergency Management Office (EMO) and provincial officials are reminding Nova Scotians to use extra caution in and outside their homes.
Traffic Advisories, Queens, Lunenburg Counties and HRM
Emergency Management Office
August 23, 2009 2:29 PM
TRANSPORTATION/INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE--Traffic Advisories, Queens, Lunenburg Counties and HRM
Localized flooding is causing temporary road closures in some parts of the province.
L'ouragan Bill peut entraîner des inondations et des vagues de tempête
Emergency Management Office
August 22, 2009 4:02 PM
BUREAU DE GESTION DES URGENCES-–L'ouragan Bill peut entraîner des inondations et des vagues de tempête
Le Bureau de gestion des urgences encourage les Néo-Écossais à assurer leur sécurité et à se préparer en vue des possibilités d'inondation, de vagues de tempête et de vents de la force d'un ouragan.
Hurricane Bill May Bring Flooding, Storm Surge
Emergency Management Office
August 22, 2009 3:56 PM
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE--Hurricane Bill May Bring Flooding, Storm Surge
In preparation for Hurricane Bill, the Emergency Management Office is encouraging Nova Scotians to stay safe and be ready for potential flooding, storm surges and hurricane-force winds.
Sherbrooke Village Closed
Emergency Management Office
August 22, 2009 2:45 PM
TOURISM, CULTURE AND HERITAGE--Sherbrooke Village Closed
Due to anticipated poor weather conditions because of Hurricane Bill, and with the safety of staff and the public in mind, Sherbrooke Village will be closed Sunday Aug. 23.
Parks Closing due to Severe Weather
Emergency Management Office
August 22, 2009 12:54 PM
Provincial beaches, day-use, and camping parks will be closed to the public because of severe weather conditions anticipated from Hurricane Bill.
Préparations en vue de la saison des ouragans alors que l'ouragan Bill prend des forces
Emergency Management Office
August 20, 2009 4:04 PM
BUREAU DE GESTION DES URGENCES--Préparations en vue de la saison des ouragans alors que l'ouragan Bill prend des forces
Le Bureau de gestion des urgences (BGU) demande au public de prendre les précautions nécessaires alors qu’à 13 h 30 aujourd'hui 20 août, l'ouragan Bill prend des forces au sud dans l'Atlantique, à environ 500 kilomètres au large de St. Martin dans les Caraïbes.
Preparing for Hurricane Season as Hurricane Bill Gains Strength
Emergency Management Office
August 20, 2009 4:02 PM
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE--Preparing for Hurricane Season as Hurricane Bill Gains Strength
The Emergency Management Office (EMO) is advising the public to take necessary precautions as Hurricane Bill gains strength in the southern Atlantic Ocean, about 500 kilometres off St. Martin in the Caribbean as of 1:30 p.m. today, Aug. 20.
Executive Leadership Group Established for Provincial Emergencies
Emergency Management Office
August 13, 2009 11:55 AM
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE--Executive Leadership Group Established for Provincial Emergencies
Emergency Management Minister Ramona Jennex has named a new executive leadership committee to advise her on the co-ordination of responses to all provincial emergencies. The executive emergency management committee will provide leadership and accountability.
Strengthening Safety for You, Your Family
Emergency Management Office
April 30, 2009 3:58 PM
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE--Strengthening Safety for You, Your Family
A new way for Nova Scotians to strengthen personal safety was introduced today, April 30, to mark Emergency Preparedness Week, which runs from May 3 to 9.
Strengthening Safety for You, Your Family
Emergency Management Office
April 30, 2009 3:49 PM
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE--Strengthening Safety for You, Your Family
A new way for Nova Scotians to strengthen personal safety was introduced today, April 30, to mark Emergency Preparedness Week, which runs from May 3 to 9.
911 Call-takers and Emergency Dispatchers Honoured
Emergency Management Office
April 9, 2009 2:19 PM
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE--911 Call-takers and Emergency Dispatchers Honoured
911 call-takers and emergency dispatchers are being recognized for their dedication during National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, April 12-18.