#halifaxfires — Public Fediverse posts

Officials have known for years about the wildfire risks in Tantallon (Morning file by Tim Bousquet.) The fires may be mostly out, but in the coming weeks we'll be reporting on why they didn't take action to prevent them
#HalifaxFires #wildfires #NovaScotia #TantallonFire https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file/officials-have-known-for-years-about-the-wildfire-risks-in-tantallon/

Rain brings relief, and new risks to firefighters #wildfires #NovaScotia #HalifaxFires

https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/environment/fires/rain-brings-relief-to-firefighters-but-tantallon-may-remain-a-fire-scene-for-weeks-or-months/

So happy that some folks can return home!

#HalifaxFires #TantallonFire #Halifax

In today's Morning File: fire updates, links to several articles, and it's the first day of our June subscription drive
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https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file/todays-fire-news-the-halifax-examiner-is-here-for-you-again-will-you-be-here-for-the-halifax-examiner/

Creating safe spaces can help reduce anxiety in children during and after wildfires, says Holly Murphy, head of the trauma-informed care team at the IWK Children's Hospital (by Yvette d'Entremont)
#Halifax #NovaScotia #HalifaxFires #wildfires https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/environment/fires/iwk-creating-safe-spaces-can-help-reduce-anxiety-in-children-during-after-wildfires/

Rain forecast for the weekend (YAYYY!) but until then here's a list of all of Halifax Examiner's wildfire articles, and a helpful resource list:
#Halifax #NovaScotia #HalifaxFires https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/environment/fires/nova-scotia-fires/

#halifaxFires #AirQuality #BedfordNS
Does anyone know what the air quality is like around the basin on the Bedford Highway?
I have breathing issues and am supposed to go there this afternoon. A bit concerned about the smoke.
I'd appreciate any info if you're in the area.
#Halifax #HalifaxFire

Saw a report that people are being asked not to film or take pictures of the fire area… I understand banning drones in the area but telling people not take pictures seems odd at the very least.

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Advice I see going around elsewhere: if you might even be remotely in the path of the fire, do not put your phone on silent/DND overnight and make sure you can get alerts if they are sent.

I know it’s habit to have your phone automatically go into DND/silent/etc so figured it’s worth mentioning.

Also, have a bag packed with your important docs, meds and basic essentials ready… just in case.

#HalifaxFires #NovaScotia #TantallonFire #Halifax

Local state of emergency declared:

https://www.halifax.ca/home/news/halifax-regional-municipality-declares-local-state-emergency

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