The Regional Emergency Management Organization is charged with ensuring the safety and security of the residents of Yarmouth Town, the Municipality of Yarmouth, and the Municipality of Argyle, their property, and the environment, by providing for a prompt and coordinated response to an emergency.
The district municipality occupies the eastern portion of the county and is one of three municipal units. The population of 7,870 people living in 3,455 of its 3,818 total private dwellings is covered by 9 fire Departments.
The district municipality forms the western part of the county. and is one of three municipal units in the county, The population of 10,067 living in 4,430 of its 5,072 total private dwellings covered by 7 fire Departments.
The town of Yarmouth forms the southwestern portion of the county and is one of three municipal units. The population of 6,829 living in 3,259 of its 3,569 total private dwellings and is covered by the Town of Yarmouth Fire Departments.
The Regional Emergency Management Organization is charged with ensuring the safety and security of the residents of Yarmouth Town, the Municipality of Yarmouth, and the Municipality of Argyle, their property, and the environment, by providing for a prompt and coordinated response to an emergency.
Most emergencies are small and localized in nature, affecting a single person or a small group of people. These are handled by the appropriate emergency services organizations, such as the police or fire services.
But when the impact is broader, affecting a large number of people, the Emergency Management Organization steps in. Their role is to plan ahead before an emergency occurs, coordinate the provision of the Town and Municipal resources when an emergency occurs, and assist with analysis and evaluation after an emergency.
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By definition, emergencies happen when we don’t
expect them, and often when families are not
together. Suddenly, you need to think about your
kids at school or elderly parents across town. If
phones don’t work,
In an emergency, you will need some basic
supplies. You may need to get by without power or
tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at
least 72 hours. You may have some of the items
already, such as food,
In the case of an Incident, up to date information may be found via the following:
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information on restoration, power
outage reporting, electrical hazard
or damage to NS Power equipment.
Phone: 1-877-428-6004 (toll free).
A great resource for information
during an emergency event.
broadcasts at 95.5 FM for Yarmouth
County, 94.7 FM for the Town of
Yarmouth, 96.3 FM for Shelburne
County and 93.5 FM for Digby
County.
network provides timely updates
and information as well as news
stories and more for the region on
its website.
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So that emergency responders know everyone is safely evacuated we require you to check-in at the nearest Reception Centre. When checked in, you will be given information on a reception center physical location and provided a phone number to contact it.
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Regional Emergency
Management Coordinator
Deputy Regional Emergency
Management Coordinator
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