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I review this site weekly to check for things like broken links and update information sources. To be used as an information source, I use an old intelligence source estimating method that looks to reliability and credibility. To be included Read More …
You can find RSS feeds to several notification sources on our Watches and Warnings page. This page includes RSS feeds. While the page intends to be useful, those who are dealing with warnings should monitor their EMO Office and primary Read More …
The site now includes two pages under the “Watches / Warnings” heading that are marked TRC Support. TRC refers to Team Rubicon Canada, a veteran-led and veteran-enabled organization, that focuses on helping those that have been impacted by various forms Read More …
Some have asked (prematurely) what has led to a relatively quiet (so far) hurricane season in Atlantic Canada. While it is true that the number of storms (to date) that have impacted the area is lower, there are some trends Read More …
Is it time for Environment and Climate Change Canada to have a talk with the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) about certain policies surrounding climate adaptation? If ECCC wants to press forward with not just reducing GHG’s and helping people Read More …
A recent proposal from Tuesday’s council meeting proposed a complete ban on open air fires in the HRM. While I can understand the concerns, particularly after last year’s wildfire season, this proposal needs to be adjusted. The Background Referring to Read More …
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 …
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