Shelburne County Regional Emergency Management Organization

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

10/07/2026

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

The use and charging of Lithium Ion Batteries can produce heat. These devices require some air space to allow the heat to dissipate. Please charge all lithium Batteries on a firm flat surface. Do not leave your devices on a mattress or under covers or pillows. 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/en/health-canada/services/household-products/battery-safety/lithium-ion.html

10/06/2026

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

Please do not charge large batteries inside.
Large batteries equal large fires!

Please only charge large lithium batteries 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.

10/05/2026

This years theme for Fire Prevention Week is Lithium Ion Battery Safety.

Please ensure that you use an approved charger for your devices that contain Lithium Ion Batteries. 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

This is just a short list of some of the items you may find in your home containing Lithium Ion Batteries.


Try to avoid using cheap replacement chargers as they may not be approved for use in Canada. To ensure that they are approved in Canada, look for the one of the symbols that you see in the attached picture. You will usually find these symbols on larger chargers or the packaging for smaller chargers.

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

09/30/2026

In the evening of Tuesday September 22nd, an excellent example of multi-agency cooperation and coordination resulted in successfully locating and the rescue of a missing person in Shelburne County.

Agencies involved:
Barrington Ground Search and Rescue
Woods Harbour-Shag Harbour Volunteer Fire Department
Island & Barrington Passage Fire Department
RCMP
EHS

The Shelburne County Regional Emergency Management Organization would like to take this moment to recognize the dedication and professionalism of our volunteer first responders. These people not only drop what they are doing to help the people in our county at their worst times, but they dedicate endless hours to maintain equipment, conduct regular training and attend the many public events and much more.

Please remember, in the event of an emergency of any kind the first thing you must do is call 911.

Thank you to everyone involved, and please stay safe.

09/29/2026

09/17/2026

The province has reported that 911 service has been restored.

In case of an emergency, please call 911.

911 service has been restored and is operating normally.

Nova Scotians can now resume using 911 as their primary emergency contact number for immediate police, fire or medical assistance.

The intermittent outages earlier today affected some wireless and VoIP users and were linked to telecommunications network issues. Emergency officials worked closely with telecommunications providers and Public Safety Answering Points throughout the disruption to monitor the situation and ensure alternative contact methods were available.

Thank you to emergency communications personnel, EHS, police, fire and emergency management partners, telecommunications providers — and Nova Scotians — for your patience and cooperation.

If you are experiencing ongoing issues connecting to 911, contact your telecommunications service provider.

Significant 911 service disruptions are extremely rare. . If this occurs, in case of emergency, Nova Scotians are asked to contact local emergency service provider:
- Emergency Health Services: 1-888-346-9999

In an emergency, always call 911 when service is available.