As we all watch the the efforts to battle the wildfires finding out information can be a challenge. Thanks to the Halifax Chamber of Commerce for putting together this detailed list to help you with your search.
- No rain forecasted for the week.
- Work together, be fire smart and safe – don’t burn ANYTHING outdoors.
- Take care disposing of any smoking materials.
- Watch out for fires and report them immediately.
- Do not use drones around affected areas as they can interfere with suppression efforts and pose a danger to first responders.
- The areas affected are NOT safe to return to, and likely won’t be for the next few days. Do not go to the area.
HOW TO HELP
No clear leader on who is managing support at this time but we will provide information when available.
- Halifax Hotels – Please ask your hotel if they have an evacuation rate if you have been evacuated. Many hotels have stepped up to support people who have been evacuated.
- The Telus Atlantic Community Board has made a commitment to provide funds to support evacuees and residents of the affected areas. This will be distributed to an agency who will assist with support.
COMMUNITY CENTRES OPEN:
- Evacuation Centre:
- Canada Games Centre at 26 Thomas Raddall Dr.
- Comfort Centres:
- Black Point and Area Community Centre at 8579 St Margarets Bay Rd. The comfort centre will be open from 7 a.m. until further notice.
- Beaver Bank Kinsac Community Centre at 1583 Beaver Bank Rd. The comfort centre is open until further notice.
RESOURCES FOR PETS
Halifax Fire is asking everyone to take their pets with them as they evacuate. If you need a safe place for your pets, please call:
- SPCA: they are close to full now but can direct you – 902 229 8620
- Halifax County Exhibition Grounds: 190 Exhibition Grounds Rd. for any animals evacuated from the fires. There is power and water in the barns, 2 arenas for turn out, a shower for you at Harrison House.
WHERE TO GET INFORMATION:
News | Halifax (all press releases)
Current situation from the City of Halifax
Fire | Firefighting | Fire Safety & Prevention | Halifax
Emergency Management | Fire | EMO | Halifax Regional Fire | Halifax
Emergency alerts and information – Government of Nova Scotia, Canada
Emergency Management Office – Government of Nova Scotia
Twitter News:
@HRMFireNews – https://twitter.com/HRMFireNews – Not formally affiliated with HFD, but great information
@hfxgov
@nsemo
@NS_DNRR
@rcmpns
@nsgov
@hfxfire
AREAS AFFECTED:
As of 8:00am Monday morning, the residents in the following areas are under evacuation:
- Highland Park
- Haliburton Hills
- Westwood Hills
- Glen Arbour
- Pockwock Road
- White Hills subdivision
- Lucasville Road to Sackville Drive
- Maplewood
- Voyageur Way, including St. George Boulevard (includes side streets)
- McCabe Lake
- Indigo Shores
SCHOOL CLOSURES
Several schools are closed today as they are in area evacuated or in close proximity.
HALIFAX TRANSIT ROUTES:
- Route 330: No service to Tantallon Park and Ride at 3664 Hammonds Plains Road. The route will start and end at Sheldrake Lake.
- Route 433: No service on Hammonds Plains Road from Gary Martin Drive to Tantallon Park and Ride. The route will start and end at the West Bedford Park and Ride.
- Route 83/183: The route will end on Crossfield Ridge. The bus will then turn right on Sackville Drive and right onto Melham Drive before heading to the Sackville Terminal.
ROAD CONDITIONS
Keep up to date on road conditions:
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