Emergencies can happen at any time. Be ready to cope on your own for at least 72 hours before help arrives.When there is an emergency, such as a bad winter storm, hurricane, flood, or fire – you should be ready to cope on your own for at least the first 72 hours.

The Town of Antigonish works with the Fire Department, By-law Enforcement, and other protective services to keep residents safe, but being prepared at home is the best protection for you and your family.

 

 

Quick Checklist

◻ Know the risks in our area
◻ Make an emergency plan
◻ Build a 72-hour emergency kit
◻ Stay informed about Comfort Centres
◻ Keep important phone numbers handy

 

Know the Risks

Risks can include, but are not limited to:

• Winter Storms
• Flooding
• Wildfires
• Hurricanes
• House Fires
• Chemical Spills
• Road Collisions

Think about:

• How long could you manage without power or water?
• Do you have extra medicine, food, and water?
• What if you had to leave home right away?
• Alternatively, what if you must leave your home in a hurry?

If authorities call an evacuation order, it means you must leave immediately because your home is at risk or no longer safe.

 

Make a Plan

Your plan should answer: What do we do? Where do we go? What do we need?

Include:

• Location of fire extinguisher, main water valve, electrical panel, gas shut-off, floor drain
• Contact info for family and friends
• Health information for household members
• A personal support network (at least three trusted people who can help during an emergency; include someone outside the region if possible)

Keep copies of your plan:

• In your kit
• At home, at work, and in your car
• With your support network

 

Build a 72-Hour Emergency Kit

Your kit should be easy to carry and checked twice a year.

Include: 

• Your emergency plan & support network contacts
• 6L water per person (2L per day)
• Non-perishable food & manual can opener
• First aid kit
• Prescription & allergy medications (3-day supply minimum)
• Infant formula or pet supplies (if needed)
• Flashlight & radio (wind-up or battery) + spare batteries
• Extra house & car keys
• Cash in small bills
• Copies of ID and key documents (driver’s license, birth certificate, insurance)

 Download: [  pdf The Nova Scotia Emergency Management Office's Safety Tips for Preparing an Emergency Kit(61 KB)  ]

 

Comfort Centres

Comfort Centres may open during long power outages. Be ready to stay home for up to 72 hours before one is available. 

When open, the Town will post:

• Centre Locations
• Hours of operation

on the Town's website homepage as well as Facebook.

[  pdf Comfort Centre List Antigonish Town(98 KB)  ]

[  pdf Comfort Centre List Antigonish County(112 KB)  ]

 

Emergency Contacts

911 - Emergencies (health, safety, property)

811 - Health Information 

511 - Road Conditions 

211 - Provincial Government Program and Services

 

Regional Emergency Management Coordinator

Blaise MacDonald

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Phone: 902-867-7152

 

Other key numbers:

Nova Scotia Power Outage Centre: 1-877-428-6004

Bell Aliant Outage: 611 or 1-800-663-2600

Eastlink Outage: 1-888-345-1111

Drinking Water Safety: 1-877-936-8476

Food Safety: 1-877-252-FOOD (3663)

 

Learn More

[ Red Cross – Be Ready Atlantic Canada ]

[ Province of Nova Scotia – Are You Ready for an Emergency? ]

[  pdf Safety Tips - Hurricane(39 KB)  ]

[  pdf Safety Tips - Power Outages(43 KB)  ] 

 

RCMP

The Town of Antigonish contracts with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for policing and detachment services. Visit their website for more information.