It’s that time again, when nights get cool and cozy sweaters and school supplies start edging out bathing suits and beach trips. It’s always fun to see kids going back to school and starting the fall routine. Many have reached out to us around issues accessing childcare, both regulated daycare and before and after school. We have been pressing the government for more spaces, and will continue to do so. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you are having issues so we can keep a record. Also, if you or someone you know is in need of school supplies, please reach out to my office.
It has been a wild summer, weather-wise, as we start to feel the effects of a changing climate in our own backyards (and basements). Unfortunately we are now moving into hurricane season, the Province announced it is launching a new awareness advertising campaign with advice for protecting people and property. Â
Environment and Climate Change Canada is warning of an active hurricane season this year and reminding Nova Scotians to closely monitor the WeatherCAN mobile app, the website Canada.ca/weather or its other weather channels for official hurricane alerts.
The first storm is heading our way next week, but it’s too early to see what the effects will be. Nova Scotia tends to experience the highest storm activity in late August and September. In the event of extreme weather, as we saw throughout the summer, the emergency alert system will be used to alert residents. We are hopeful that this will continue to be refined as an effective tool, in addition to EMO mobilizing resources on the ground.
It’s always advisable to keep your devices charged if possible, have an emergency kit with food, water, medications, important documents and supplies to last for several days, and to trim trees, secure loose items, and clear gutters and storm drains in advance of a weather event.
Additional updates and tips from Nova Scotia's emergency management office are available online at novascotia.ca/Alerts, on Facebook at and on X (formerly Twitter).
For those who experienced basement flooding from the August 5th rainstorm, I have written to the Province to ask that resources be made available to those uninsured who were impacted. If you were among these and have not yet contacted our office, please do.
I’d also ask that residents remember our unhoused neighbours and consider supporting organizations like Margaret’s House, the Dartmouth Community Fridge, Adsum, and Out of the Cold.
As always, if you need assistance, please reach out to my office at 902-406-2301 or claudiachendermla@gmail.com.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Claudia
