Department of Emergency Management

The Department of Emergency Management is responsible for emergency planning and coordinating emergency responses. The office works with municipal authorities to help plan for emergencies, coordinate provincial resources when there is an emergency and help with analysis and evaluation after an emergency. We also administer the provincial emergency 911 service.

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Nova Scotia Guard

Nova Scotia Guard will help us be better prepared to respond when an emergency occurs.

Emergency and disaster preparedness

Learn what to do before, during and after an emergency.

Emergency alerts

Emergency management alerts help keep you informed.

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Sandra McKenzie
Deputy Minister

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Department of Emergency Management
PO Box 2581
Halifax NS B3J 3N5