Hurricane/Post-tropical Storm Dorian

The following is a provincial update for Sunday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m.

• Nova Scotians are asked to stay off roads and stay away from downed power lines so crews can safely remove trees and debris and restore lines
• approximately 378,000 Nova Scotia Power customers are without power. Crews are now working in the southwest area of the province where weather conditions have improved
• Halifax Harbour bridges are now open
• all Halifax International Airport flights are cancelled until 9:30 a.m. this morning. For flight information visit https://halifaxstanfield.ca/flight-information/arrivals/
• Nova Scotians are asked to call 211 to find the nearest comfort centre
• Halifax Regional Municipality continues to have three shelters open. Visit https://www.halifax.ca/fire-police/fire/emergency-management/hurricanes
• when the power is out, food in fridges and freezers can become a health risk. Flood water can also impact food safety. To ensure your food and water are safe check out https://novascotia.ca/emergency/ for information
• Nova Scotians who are getting their drinking water from untreated, non-municipal water sources, such as directly from lakes, rivers and streams, should boil their water for one minute before consumption. Consuming this water is not recommended under normal circumstances
• well pumps in homes that are flooded can cause electrocution
• generators, BBQs and charcoal grills should never be used indoors or inside garages, even if the doors or windows are open as they cause carbon monoxide poisoning
• do not leave candles unattended
• Nova Scotians are asked to check on their neighbours to ensure they have what they need to remain safe