Every emergency is different. Since we can’t anticipate the exact nature of an emergency, we all need to prepare for a range of emergency situations.
Be prepared to shelter in place for 72 hours.
1. Know the risks.
- You will be better prepared when an emergency happens if you know the risks. Some risks are seasonal, like winter storms, flooding, wildfires, and hurricanes.
- NS Emergency Preparedness Information
2. Make a plan
- An emergency plan helps everyone in your family know what to do in an emergency, how to contact each other and where to meet.
- Get Prepared
- Emergency Preparedness Guide for Persons with Disabilities and Older Adults in Nova Scotia
- Emergency Preparedness Guide for People with Disabilities and Special Needs
3. Prepare an emergency kit.
- Your emergency kit should have everything you need to keep your family healthy for at least 72 hours. The kit should be easy to carry. Check your kit twice a year and replace anything that is out of date.
- pdf Emergency kit checklist en(61 KB)
4. Locate the comfort centre(s) in your area
- As with any significant weather event, please prepare to shelter in place for 72 hours. After the storm passes, should we experience a prolonged power outage (during cold weather / during extreme heat / during severe conditions), the Municipality will work to open comfort centres as conditions allow and use every communication stream available to get these messages out to as many residents as possible.
- Please note that other community centres in Richmond County may also choose to open independently and will communicate directly with the public if they do.
Municipality of the County of Richmond Comfort Centres List
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Community / Location |
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| 1 | Isle Madame VFD P.O. Box 279, 5125, Hwy 320, Arichat, NS, B0E 1A0 Phone: (902) 226-3660 Email: |
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| 1 | Royal Canadian Legion Branch #150 1219 Veteran's Memorial Drive, P.O. Box 294, Arichat, NS, B0E 1A0 Phone: (902) 226-3089 Facebook - Royal Canadian Legion-ISLE MADAME Branch 150 |
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| 1 | Little Anse Social Interaction Centre 4114 Highway 206, Little Anse, NS, B0E 3C0 Phone: (902) 226-2001 |
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| 2 | New Horizon Seniors Club 2373 NS-206, Arichat, NS, B0E 1A0 Phone: (902) 226-1915 |
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| 2 | Janvrin Island Community Hall 1442 Janvrin Harbour Road, West Arichat, NS, B0E 3J0 Email: Facebook - Janvrin's Island Community News |
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| 2 | D'Escousse Civic Improvement Hall 3276 NS-320, D'Escousse, NS, B0E 1K0 Phone: (902) 227-8069 |
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| 2 | Rocky Bay Irish Club 791 Rocky Bay Rd, D'Escousse, NS, B0E 1K0 Phone: (902) 226-3463 |
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| 3 | Louisdale VFD P.O. Box 522, 6457 Hwy 4, Louisdale, NS, B0E 1V0 Fire Hall Phone: (902) 345-2157 |
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| 3 | Louisdale Lions Club 3128 Whiteside Rd, Louisdale, NS, B0E 1V0 Phone: (902) 345-2379 |
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| 3 | St. Louis Parish Hall 148 Grandique Ferry Road, Louisdale, NS, B0E 1V0 Phone: (902) 345-2316 Facebook - Louisdale St. Louis Parish |
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| 3 | Riverdale Community Centre Lower River Inhabitants, Port Hawkesbury, NS, B0E 2V0 Phone: (902) 625-0012 |
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| 4 | Lakeside Community Center Sampsonville, NS, B0E 3B0 Phone: (902) 535-2640 |
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| 4 | St. Peter's Lions Hall 32 Lions Ave, St. Peter's, NS, B0E 3B0 Phone: (902) 535-2482 Email: Facebook - St. Peter's Area Lions Club |
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| 5 | Loch Lomond VFD/Community Hall 1177 Passage Rd, Loch Lomond, NS, B2E 1C4 Fire Hall Phone: (902) 822-3340 Email: |
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| 5 | Grand River Community Hall / VFD 11 East Side Road, PO Box 37, Grand River, NS, B0E 1M0 Phone: (902) 587-2966 |
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| 5 | District 10 (Red Islands) VFD 14799 Hwy # 4, Red Islands, NS, B0E 3B0 Phone: (902) 535-3375 Email: Facebook - District 10 Red Islands Volunteer Fire Department |
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Municipality of the County of Richmond Comfort Centres Map
Storm Preparation 101
- Track bad weather by following local radio and television weather reports or visiting Environment Canada online.
- Have an emergency kit with flashlights, a battery-operated radio and fresh water.
- Charge your electronics before the storm hits.
Hurricane disaster supply kit
- Canned goods and nonperishable foods that do not need cooking:
- Canned meats and fish
- Canned fruits and vegetables
- Canned soups and puddings
- Canned fruit juices
- Dried fruit and nuts Bread, cookies and crackers
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Coffee and tea
- Manual can opener
- Bottled water (one gallon per person/per day)
- Prescription medication (two-week supply)
- Pet food/supplies
- Water purification tablets
- Disposable plates, cups, and utensils
Infant care items
- Disposable diapers
- Baby wipes
- Baby food /Formula
Other useful items
- First Aid Supplies
- Masking and duct tape
- Flashlight or lantern, with extra batteries
- Battery-operated radio, with extra batteries
- Watch or battery-operated clock
- Ice chest
- Matches
- Canned heat (sterno)
- Portable outdoor camping stove or grill with fuel supply
- A certain amount of cash
- Plastic trash bags
- Plastic sheeting or tarp
- Personal hygiene items
- Work gloves
- Sun lotion
- Insect repellent
- Hammer
- Screwdriver
- Pliers
- Wrenches
- Handsaw
- Razor knife Ax or chainsaw
- Rope caulking
- Nails and screws
- Rope and wire
- Broom, mop and bucket
- All-purpose cleaner
- Ladder
- Sandbags
- Portable generator
- Shovel, rake and wheelbarrow
- Sheets of plywood