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Available Resources and Supports for People Afftected by Wildfire
- Published: June 13 2023 12:00
Financial Support
- Small Business Wildfire Relief Program, $2500 grant
- Provincial Household Support of $500
- Taxpayer Relief Provisions
- Employment Insurance Information
Mental Health Resources
- Access Wellness Nova Scotia, by Nova Scotia Health is a free, single-session supportive counselling service for individuals, couples, or families.
- Peer Support Line is a non-crisis social support for adults 18 and older
- On May 30, 2023, the Province began offering Text4HopeNS, a supportive text messaging tool for any Nova Scotian affected by the wildfires.
- Kids Help Phone is a national helpline for young people between the ages of 5 and 20, offering confidential and anonymous support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Additional Supports
- For up-to-date information on impacted areas and other HRM resources: Fires | Halifax Regional Municipality | Halifax
- Wildfire Evacuee Registration
- CFIB Resources
- Dalhousie University Co-working Space
- St. Margaret’s Bay Community Enterprise Centre, Office Space:
- YMCA, free day camps
- Saint Mary’s University has 100 rooms available for housing, call 902-420-5400
- Local start-up, vLife, is offering free membership for a year for any business affected by the fires. vLife is a social enterprise platform (a digital marketplace) that connects small independent local businesses to the growing number of buy-local shoppers.
- For more information on additional mental health supports visit: https://novascotia.ca/mental-health-and-wellbeing/
Concerning Our Members Displaced Due to Evacuations in HRM
- Published: May 30 2023 11:36
Attention To All Members of Wasoqopa'q (Acadia) First Nation Affected by Mandatory Evacuations in HRM
We are putting together a list of Acadia First Nation members who were evacuated from their homes due to the Tantallon fire. Please email your civic address and telephone number to or call 902 483-7040.
Wildfire Information Package
- Published: May 29 2023 15:43
Wildfire Information Package
We are experiencing a severe wildfire season in Nova Scotia. Wildfires can cause massive damage to residential and commercial properties and pose a significant threat to public health and safety. We have prepared some information to help in these uncertain times.
Fire Safety
Vehicles Safety Infographic (CWCG)
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Target Shooting Rack Card (CWCG)
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Protect Your Home From Wildfire Pamphlet (NSDNRR)
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Ready Set Go Poster (IAFC)
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Gasoline Equipment Safety Infographic (CWCG)
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Campfire Safety Poster (NSDNRR)
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Debris Burning Infographic (CWCG)
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Avoid Causing A Spark Graphic (Washington State DNR)
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Campfire Safety Infographic (CWCG)
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Health And Safety
Reduce Health Risks With Wildfire Smoke Infographic (EPA)
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Wood Burning Smoke Fact Sheet (Alberta)
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Protecting Indoor Air Infographic (Health Canada)
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Protect Your Pets From Wildfire Smoke Fact Sheet (EPA)
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Combined Smoke Heat Infographic (Health Canada)
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Prepare For Wildfire Smoke Infographic (Health Canada)
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Be Air Aware Poster (GOC)
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Air Quality Health Index Fact Sheet (GOC)
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Prepardness
Wildfire Evacuation Poster (CFSC)
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Emergency Supply Kit Info Card (PreparedBC)
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Protecting Indoor Air Infographic (Health Canada)
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Emergency Kit Checklist Flyer (NSEMO)
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Choosing & Using Air Purifier Infographic (Health Canada)
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Are You Ready (Disabilities) Document (NSEMO)
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Be Prepareed For A Wildfire Flyer (FEMA)
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Are You Ready Document Mikmaq (NSEMO)
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72hr Emergency Preparedness Guide Document (PSC)
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Are You Ready Document English (NSEMO)
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FireSmart Factsheets
FSC Windows (Fact Sheet)
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FSC Yard (Fact Sheet)
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FSC Siding (Fact Sheet)
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FSC Gutters (Fact Sheet)
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FSC Roof (Fact Sheet)
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FSC Decks (Fact Sheet)
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FSC Fences (Fact Sheet)
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Returning from Evacuations
Well Safety After Emergency Flyer (Health Canada)
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Returning Home After A Fire Pamphlet (CalFire)
(539 KB)
Guide to Wildfire Recovery Document (CRC)
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Mi'kmaw Will and Estate Planning
- Published: January 31 2023 14:05
Attention!!! Important Information: Ban from Acadia First Nation Reserves
- Published: January 30 2023 10:50
William (Billy) Nauss of 1483 Flat Iron Road, Mill Village, Nova Scotia has been banned from entering all Acadia First Nation communities and businesses. If Mr. Nauss is seen in any Acadia First Nation community, you are advised not to engage with him and call the RCMP as he is trespassing and subject to arrest
Tree Lighting Ceremony | AFN Youth Centre | Yarmouth
- Published: November 15 2022 11:37
