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Recent announcements by the Province of Nova Scotia that it will create an Emergency Management Department and “Nova Scotia Guard” look promising but will require more than simply generating a list of volunteers. This post isn’t going to get into Read More …
The International Association of Maritime Security Professionals (the Association) informed me today of a decision to support this effort. Two factors guided their decision. The gateway factor involved my connection with the Association. The determining factor followed a review of Read More …
The Issue The decision not to proclaim or otherwise enact the Coastal Protection Act pushes the responsibility for setting rules to localities. For much of the Eastern Shore, this involves Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). While I won’t get into the Read More …
What’s the Issue March 15 marks the beginning of Nova Scotia’s burn restrictions, and the start of wildfire season. Let’s face it, last year was rough for many and brutal for some. While we still have families rebuilding from the Read More …
The Issue Three stories were reported over the last two weeks that have many watching this year’s hurricane season (01 June to 01 November). While this post is not intended to cause panic, it is to perhaps advise you that Read More …
Various forms of “cutbacks” and “right-sizing” over the past few years have reduced our ability to get timely and relevant information. This is becoming very evident as we track weather forecasting along the coast and current forecasts available through the Read More …
The recent heavy snowfall in Sydney, Cape Breton revealed a potential issue with propane tanks. These may be stored near the structure and have lines that run to generators or into the structure. Where these tanks or lines are situated Read More …
After each major event, we hear the accolades for those that volunteered their time to help those in need. Many of these volunteers do not do this because of the accolades. They do it because it is their nature to Read More …
The recent snowstorm that hit the Maritimes may have been historic today, but may not be so historic as we go into the future. The stalling jet stream blocked a high pressure zone from moving eastward. The result? Heavy rain Read More …
We need to be careful that we don’t become over-reliant on any infrastructure. Becoming too reliant on the electrical grid is one of those situations. We may want to take a page from Hydro Quebec’s book and consider the use Read More …
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