Nova Scotia Emergency Management

06/07/2026

Environment Canada: Squall watch in effect

https://nsalert.alertable.ca/ #/incidents/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.3767109819.2026

Conditions are favourable for the development of squalls with wind gusts up to 40 knots, frequent lightning and poor to very poor visibility in thunderstorms heavy at times.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

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06/05/2026

Wildfire safety starts at home. Take steps to FireSmart your home.

When wildfires happen, most buildings don't burn from direct flames. They ignite from embers.

That means the area right next to your house matters most. Here's where to start:
✅ Clear leaves, needles, and debris within 1–2 metres of your home
✅ Clean out your gutters. Dry debris is ready-made tinder for a single ember
✅ Move firewood at least 10 metres from your house
✅ Replace combustible mulch near your foundation with gravel or stone

These steps are mostly free and take an afternoon. Your home's best protection starts well before any fire breaks out.

Get your free FireSmart home checklist at firesmartcanada.ca

06/05/2026

Alert Ready: RCMP ALERT has ENDED for missing child in

https://nsalert.alertable.ca/ #/incidents/037329E9-28E3-4127-937F-021904A638A3

Elderbank, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia.

Child located safe.

Officers will be clearing the area soon. Thank you for your support.

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06/04/2026

Know people making an impact on emergency preparedness in your community? Nominate them for an Emergency Management Award! There are five categories: community preparedness, volunteering, youth, partners and mentorship. For more information, visit: https://novascotia.ca/department-of-emergency-management-awards/

06/02/2026

Il est important d’avoir un sac prêt à emporter quand une situation d’urgence s’annonce dans votre région ou au début d’une période à risque élevé comme la saison des feux de forêt!

06/02/2026

When an emergency is predicted in your area, or if it’s the start of a hazard period like wildfire season, it’s important to have a go-bag at the ready!

A go-bag is an essential pack that every family member – including pets -- should have ready in case you need to evacuate your home at a moment’s notice. In an emergency, ever minute matters – don’t get caught off guard!

06/01/2026

Applications are now open for the Emergency Services Provider Fund individual stream. Individual fire departments, ground search and rescue teams and hazardous materials units can get up to $30K for eligible purchases.

Applications close July 31, 2026. For more information visit:
https://www.novascotia.ca/apply-funding-buy-equipment-thats-used-directly-response-fire-or-emergency-emergency-services-provider-fund

05/31/2026

Environment Canada: Yellow advisory - frost - in effect

https://nsalert.alertable.ca/ #/incidents/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.1331572608.2026

Conditions are favourable for the development of frost tonight.

Locations: all of Nova Scotia.

Minimum temperatures: near zero in low lying areas.

Time span: overnight tonight into Monday morning.

Remarks: Showers are expected to end this evening and the cloud is expected to partially clear out by morning. This will lead to temperatures dropping near zero overnight in some areas.

Damage to plants, trees, and crops is possible.

Frost advisories are issued when widespread frost or freezing temperatures are expected during the growing season.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to [email protected] or post reports on X using .

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05/29/2026

Now launching: The Emergency Management Awards!

Nova Scotia is a leader across Canada in emergency management and we want to recognize all the impressive efforts happening across the province to make our residents safer and more prepared.

There are five categories that you can nominate people for, learn more here: https://novascotia.ca/department-of-emergency-management-awards/

05/29/2026

Ballon de soccer à DEL flottant de TheKiddoSpace rappelé en raison d'un risque de brûlure.

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/fr/avis-rappel/ballon-soccer-del-flottant-thekiddospace-rappele-en-raison-risque-brulure