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05/26/2026

Emergencies can have a greater impact on persons with disabilities.
A power outage may disrupt elevators, transportation, and communication. Be prepared and learn how you can support others so everyone stays safe during an emergency:
- Create emergency plans for their specific needs
- Establish personal support networks
- Add any supplies they may need to your emergency kit

More information: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/policing/emergencies/preparedness/get-prepared/emergency-planning-resources/persons-disabilities.html?utm_campaign=ps-sp-gtprprd-25-26&utm_medium=smo&utm_source=fb-en

05/26/2026

From Department of Natural Resources:

The Long Lake wildfire in West Dalhousie, which began in summer 2025, is now considered extinguished after the completion of recent aerial hot spot scanning.

Thank you to DNR crews, volunteer fire departments, and all partners who helped manage this wildfire.

05/26/2026

🚨 OPEN HOUSE ALERT 🚨

The Weymouth Fire Department is excited to invite everyone out to our Open House on May 30th from 1PM–4PM!

Come check out our brand new truck, meet your local firefighters, tour the firehall and apparatus, and enjoy a fun afternoon for the whole family. We’ll also have a FREE BBQ and activities for everyone to enjoy!

This is a great chance to learn more about your local fire department, connect with your community, and see firsthand what we do.

📍 Weymouth Fire Department
📅 May 30th
⏰ 1PM – 4PM

Bring the family, bring your friends, and come spend the afternoon with us. Everyone is welcome
we can’t wait to see you there! 🚒

05/26/2026

__*With wildfire season upon us, it’s important to know how to stay safe and protect your home. This means understanding how wildfires spread and what you can do to reduce your risk. Here are five ways to help keep your family and your home safe.*__

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

There have been 72 wildfires this year, https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/91c63783cbd74699a0b46fbd2965ca58

05/26/2026

If a wildfire occurs in your area, be prepared to evacuate with short notice.
- Keep your vehicle fully fueled
- Check if neighbours need help
- Move animals away from danger or leave them unsheltered

Learn more from your provincial or territorial emergency management organization: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/policing/emergencies/preparedness/get-prepared/emergency-planning-resources/emergency-management-organizations.html?utm_campaign=ps-sp-gtprprd-25-26&utm_medium=smo&utm_source=fb-en

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

🚨First responders are attending emergencies on our roads and highways every day.

❗Please remember:

⚠️When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights flashing on the roadside, motorists are required to slow down to 60 km/h (or the posted speed limit, whichever is lower) AND move over to the lane farthest from the stopped emergency vehicle if that lane is free and it is safe to do so.
⚠️On a single-lane road where no extra lane is available, motorists must slow down to 60 km/h (or the posted speed limit, whichever is lower) and pass the emergency vehicle with caution.
⚠️If the emergency vehicle is stopped on the other side of a divided highway, motorists do not need to slow down or move over.

Fines start at $350 for a first time offence, however a judge can impose a higher fine if taken to court.

Let’s work together to keep everyone safe!

For more information, visit: https://novascotia.ca/slowdownmoveover/

05/21/2026

Planning to go camping this summer? Be sure to get prepared by packing an emergency kit and learning the potential risks in the camping area. More preparedness info: https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/mrgnc-mgmt-rgnztns.aspx?utm_campaign=ps-sp-gtprprd-25-26&utm_medium=smo&utm_source=fb-en

05/20/2026

Before we run into the same issues as last season, consider conserving water now to get used to dry weather. If you have bulk storage tanks fill them with rain water. Flush less!