Shelburne County Regional Emergency Management Organization

11/02/2026

Being prepared for an emergency before it happens is everyones responsibility.

Key Preparedness Topics:
- Have a home emergency plan
- Build a 72hr kit for everyone in your household.
- Have a predetermined place to go should you be required to evacuate.
- Stay informed - Download the NS Alert App

For more information, please follow this link to the Shelburne County REMO website.
www.shelburneremo.ca

10/29/2026

10/27/2026

🚨🌐 **EXCITING NEWS, SHELBURNE COUNTY!** 🌐🚨

🎉 **Our NEW Shelburne County Regional Emergency Management Organization (REMO) website is officially LIVE!**

We are excited to announce the launch of **www.shelburneremo.ca** — your local resource for emergency information and preparedness!

Our goal is simple: **Help residents of Shelburne County stay informed, understand the risks, and be better prepared when emergencies happen.**

🔎 **WHAT CAN YOU FIND ON OUR WEBSITE?**

🚨 **Emergency Alerts & Information** – Access important emergency alert information and resources to help you stay informed when emergencies affect our communities.

🏠 **Emergency Preparedness** – Learn how to create a household emergency plan, prepare a 72-hour emergency kit, and get your family ready for unexpected events.

🌪️ **Know Your Risks** – Find practical safety and preparedness information for emergencies that may affect Shelburne County, including:
- Hurricanes and storm surges
- Wildfires
- Flooding
- Winter storms and ice storms
- Hazardous chemical spills
- Critical infrastructure failures

🤝 **Learn About Shelburne County REMO** – Discover how our regional emergency management organization works to strengthen community safety through mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

📢 **Community Education & Outreach** – Learn about our public education initiatives and how to connect with us for emergency preparedness presentations and community events.

💻 **VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE TODAY!**

👉 **https://www.shelburneremo.ca/**

⭐ **We encourage everyone to bookmark the website, explore the resources, and share it with friends, family, and neighbours!**

Being prepared starts with being informed. Together, we can build a safer, stronger, and more resilient Shelburne County.

**Shelburne County REMO**
*Know Your Risks. Be Prepared. Stay Informed.*

10/21/2026

Environment Canada has released a statement the there is potential for significant rainfall on Thursday morning. Rainfall amounts of 50mm or more are predicted.
Follow the Environment Canada website for further updates.

Alertable provides a smart alert system to notify Canadians. Sign up today for severe weather, floods, tornados, wildfires, and local community notifications.

10/20/2026

On Sunday, October 18th Shelburne County REMO was present to observe a training exercise conducted by the newly renamed Shelburne County Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR)Team formerly Barrington GSAR.

This event was a multi agency exercise which included RCMP, Canadian Air Search and Rescue Association and Yarmouth Search and Rescue.
Also present were the Honourable Kim Masland (Minister of Emergency Management) and the NS Department of Emergency Management (DEM) and representatives from The Municipality of Shelburne and The Municipality of Barrington.

This exercise was intended to re-enforce the team’s skills such as keeping a patient warm and sheltered until preparations can be made to transport them to safety, organized grid searches, communications, and interagency cooperation.

Shelburne County GSAR is made up of incredibly dedicated and skilled members who spend countless hours on missing person searches hiking through extremely difficult terrain, maintaining and expanding skills during organized training, maintaining equipment, fundraising, public education, and much more.

Shelburne County GSAR is an invaluable emergency service for our communities. They respond to remote rescues and missing person searches throughout Shelburne County and all of Nova Scotia. They are also a vital resource for REMO’s. They bring extensive incident command experience, communications capabilities, and highly skilled searchers that can be utilized for wellness checks and evacuations during large scale emergencies.

The province is currently working on a modernization initiative for GSAR in Nova Scotia and Shelburne County REMO is excited to work closely with Shelburne County GSAR to assist in this modernization initiative and ensure that they can continue to provide the critical service they bring to our communities.

10/18/2026

10/09/2026

This years theme for Fire Prevention Week is Lithium Ion Batteries.

The use and charging of Lithium Ion Batteries can produce heat.

If your device starts to get really hot or makes hissing or popping sounds, immediately stop
using the device. If it is charging, unplug the charger. If safe to do so, quickly get the device outside.

Most modern electronics and electric devices use Lithium Ion Batteries for their power source.

Examples:
Cell Phones
Tablets
Cordless Power Tools
Toys
Portable Speakers
E Bikes
Scooters
Etc.
This is just a short list of some of the items you may find in your home containing Lithium Ion Batteries.

For more information follow this link to the Health Canada website.
https://www.canada.ca/.../battery-safety/lithium-ion.html

10/08/2026

This years theme for Fire Prevention Week is Lithium Ion Batteries.

The use and charging of Lithium Ion Batteries can produce heat.
Once your device is charged, unplug the charger.
Also do not leave your devices plugged in during the night.

Most modern electronics and electric devices use Lithium Ion Batteries for their power source.

Examples:
Cell Phones
Tablets
Cordless Power Tools
Toys
Portable Speakers
E Bikes
Scooters
Etc.
This is just a short list of some of the items you may find in your home containing Lithium Ion Batteries.

For more information follow this link to the Health Canada website.
https://www.canada.ca/.../battery-safety/lithium-ion.html