The city is asking residents to stay out of public parks and check for updates on transit as a heavy rain and wind storm clamps down on the region.
Meantime, search and rescue teams are working to help get homeless people into comfort centres.
Residents are advised of the following impacts to municipal services as a result of the severe weather event:
- Halifax Transit: Halifax Transit bus service and ferry service is expected to continue as usual this evening. Please monitor @hfxtransit for updates as they become available.
- Parks & Recreation: Due to safety concerns, residents are advised to avoid visiting municipal parks until the storm has passed and potential damage, including downed trees, has been addressed.The Halifax Public Gardens will remain closed Nov. 22 and Nov. 23, due to anticipated rain and high winds.All-weather fields are closed today, Nov. 22, with all bookings cancelled. This will be reassessed Tuesday morning.Other recreation facilities may be closed during and following the storm. Please call ahead to your individual facility before heading out.
- Solid Waste: Due to the impending storm, residents who have waste collection scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 23) are asked to not place their waste curbside until tomorrow morning to reduce blowing debris. Residents are reminded that waste collection can start as early as 7 a.m.
Support for those experiencing homelessness
The municipality is working with the province to provide temporary emergency shelters as well as comfort centres.
Ground Search & Rescue has been engaged to visit all locations where the municipality is aware of occupants of homeless encampments.
They will offer rides to an emergency shelter or comfort centre.
Comfort centres provide emergency food and water, a place to recharge devices, receive up-to-date information and warmth.
Depending on the impacts of the storm, including potential power outages, the municipality will ensure emergency shelters and comfort centres are available to support people.
