News releases from Emergency Management Office (Page 1)

Nova Scotians eligible for the remaining hurricane Fiona financial assistance programs have until February 24 to apply.

The 911 system in Nova Scotia is now restored. Bell Aliant is still investigating the cause of the disruption.

More than 117,000 Nova Scotians have benefited so far from the Fiona Food Cost Reimbursement Program, and there are still two weeks left for others to apply.

Emergency support is on the way for resource industries impacted by hurricane Fiona.

The Province is tabling legislation to demand local telecommunications companies be more accountable and ensure reliable service and better communication to Nova Scotians during emergencies.

The Province is taking additional steps to ensure continued progress on hurricane Fiona power restoration.

Support is on the way for small businesses struggling in the aftermath of hurricane Fiona.

The Province has launched a new website where Nova Scotians can now apply for financial assistance in the aftermath of hurricane Fiona.

Les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse qui ont été gravement touchés par l'ouragan Fiona recevront de l'aide financière de la Province.

Nova Scotians who have been severely impacted by hurricane Fiona will receive financial support from the Province.

Nova Scotians can apply for disaster financial assistance related to damage from hurricane Fiona starting today, September 26.

Les classes dans les écoles publiques sont annulées le mardi 27 septembre dans les centres régionaux pour l’éducation suivants : Halifax, Strait et Chignecto-Central.

Public school classes are cancelled Tuesday, September 27, in Halifax Regional Centre for Education, Strait Regional Centre for Education and Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education.

The following is a provincial hurricane Fiona update for today, September 25:

Les classes sont annulées le lundi 26 septembre dans les Centres régionaux pour l’éducation suivants : Halifax, Cap-Breton-Victoria, Strait et Chignecto-Central. Les classes sont également annulées dans les écoles du Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) situées dans la région du nord et dans le Grand Halifax.

Public school classes are cancelled for Monday, September 26, in Halifax Regional Centre for Education, Cape Breton-Victoria Regional Centre for Education, Strait Regional Centre for Education and Chignecto-Central Regional Centre for Education. Classes in Conseil scolaire acadien provincial schools (CSAP) in its northern and metro groups are also cancelled Monday.

Nova Scotia has requested the support of the Canadian Armed Forces to assist in clean up and power restoration efforts after Hurricane Fiona.

Ce qui suit est une mise à jour sur l’ouragan Fiona pour aujourd’hui, le 24 septembre.

The following is a provincial hurricane Fiona update for today, September 24.

All provincial campgrounds, beaches and day-use parks and the Shubenacadie Wildlife Park will close at noon on Friday, September 23, because of severe weather expected from hurricane Fiona.