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Over the last year, I’ve been doing research and documenting stories from different firefighters who have all been diagnosed with firefighting-related cancers here in Nova Scotia. With January being firefighter cancer awareness month, I thought it was important to share some of the work I’ve been doing to bring attention to this important topic, learning […]
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There are many essential services who are enjoying the holidays away from their families. We thank all those first responders, dispatchers and a number of services who are working during this holiday season! Thankfully I’ve been able to enjoy today but back to work this evening. Please stay safe! Adrian J.
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The best unopened gift this holiday season, is your airbag 🎁 Plan ahead, get a ride and please drive sober, so we can all make it home to our loved ones. Adrian J.
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Intense weather across the province, with over 130,000 residents in Nova Scotia in the dark. Restoration times vary with most estimated for sometime tomorrow. https://outagemap.nspower.ca/external/default.html Photo via Greenwich Fire along Deep Hollow Road this evening Adrian J.
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As someone who regularly hits the roads during messy weather, for work purposes and to also obtain coverage for this page, I’ve witnessed lots over the past few weeks. From many motorists on the roads who shouldn’t be, many collisions arise as a result of improper tires and experience, along with the added chaos due […]
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Flurries at times heavy and possible snowsqualls are expected to develop this evening; 📍 Affected Areas (9) * Annapolis County * Colchester County – Cobequid Bay * Colchester County – Truro and south * Colchester County North * Digby County * Hants County * Kings County * Shelburne County * Yarmouth County ❄️ Total snowfall: […]
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Emergency services across the Annapolis Valley were kept on their toes with dozens of motor vehicle collisions and traffic disruptions being reported since rush hour yesterday afternoon. Thankfully, weather and road conditions have improved. No significant injuries were reported as a result of a number of accidents over the last 24 hours. We are thankful […]
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When Dispatched, Agencies dispatched by Valley Communications and using IamResponding, will now see real-time data directly on their mobile devices when available through the IamResponding Mobile App thanks to RapidSOS and IamResponding when the original call for service has been initiated by an emergency call to emergency services. This enhancement gives responders powerful new tools, […]
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There will be a test of the Public Emergency Alert System today around 155PM. “Emergencies can happen quickly, and alerts can help people protect themselves and their families.” – Nova Scotia Department of Emergency Management. Visit www.alertready.ca for more information. #AlertReady Photo via Province of Nova Scotia
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With our clocks officially falling back, that means our hours of daylight have been cut short! While this slight adjustment might not change your routine, it changes significantly for emergency services while they are responding to emergencies. In most cases first responders struggle to locate homes in the dark, this is due to improperly displayed […]
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