News releases from Emergency Management Office (Page 1)

Hurricane Fiona Financial Assistance Programs Closing

Emergency Management Office / Hurricane Fiona

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

911 Service Restored

Emergency Management Office

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

Hurricane Fiona Spoiled Food Program Closing

Hurricane Fiona / Emergency Management Office

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.

Financial Support for Agriculture and Forestry

Premier's Office / Agriculture / Natural Resources and Renewables / Emergency Management Office / Hurricane Fiona

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

Amendments to Support Nova Scotians During Emergencies

Emergency Management Office / 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.

More Support for Power Restoration Work

Hurricane Fiona / Emergency Management Office

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

Financial Support for Small Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Fiona

Hurricane Fiona / Premier's Office / Emergency Management Office

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

Applications for New Fiona-Related Financial Support Open

Hurricane Fiona / Emergency Management Office

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

Aide financière supplémentaire pour les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse touchés par l'ouragan Fiona

Premier's Office / Emergency Management Office / 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.

Province Announces Additional Financial Support for Nova Scotians Affected by Hurricane Fiona

Premier's Office / Emergency Management Office / Hurricane Fiona

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

Disaster Financial Assistance for Hurricane Fiona Damage

Hurricane Fiona / Emergency Management Office

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

Mise à jour sur l’annulation des classes

Emergency Management Office / Education and Early Childhood Development / Hurricane Fiona

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 Schools Cancellation Update

Hurricane Fiona / Education and Early Childhood Development / Emergency Management Office

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.

Hurricane Fiona Update - September 25

Hurricane Fiona / Emergency Management Office

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

Les classes sont annulées lundi au Cap-Breton, dans la Municipalité régionale d’Halifax et dans la région Nord-Est

Emergency Management Office / Education and Early Childhood Development / Hurricane Fiona

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 Cancelled in Cape Breton, Halifax Regional Municipality, Northeast Region Monday

Hurricane Fiona / Education and Early Childhood Development / Emergency Management Office

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 Requests Federal Assistance for Fiona Response

Hurricane Fiona / Emergency Management Office

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

Mise à jour sur l’ouragan Fiona

Emergency Management Office

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

Hurricane Fiona Update

Hurricane Fiona / Emergency Management Office

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

Provincial Parks, Wildlife Park Closing Due to Hurricane Fiona

Hurricane Fiona / Natural Resources and Renewables / Emergency Management Office

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.