News
Emergency Preparedness Week 2026: Working Together to Be Ready
- Details
-
Published: Friday, 01 May 2026 14:39
Emergency Preparedness Week kicks off May 3, 2026, and Lunenburg County REMO is encouraging residents to take simple steps now to be ready for emergencies that can happen in any season.
From wildfires and floods to storms, drought, and extended power outages, our region is no stranger to emergencies. While municipalities and first responders work together to manage these situations, residents also play an important role in preparing themselves and their families.
One Team Supporting Many Communities
Lunenburg County REMO (Regional Emergency Management Organization) brings municipalities across Lunenburg County together through a shared REMO Manager and Emergency Readiness Coordinator. This collaborative approach ensures municipalities can work efficiently and support one another when an emergency occurs.
Participating municipalities include:
- Municipality of the District of Lunenburg
- Municipality of the District of Chester
By working as one coordinated team, municipalities can respond more effectively during emergencies and ensure residents receive clear, consistent information.
Municipal staff across Lunenburg County take part in ongoing emergency training and follow Incident Command System (ICS) standards, a common response framework used across Canada. This helps ensure clear communication, shared roles, and faster decision‑making when emergencies happen.
Lunenburg County REMO also works closely with the Province through Nova Scotia’s Emergency Management Office (EMO). During large or complex emergencies, this coordination helps connect local response efforts with provincial resources, expertise, and supports, ensuring communities get the assistance they need as situations evolve.
Why Emergency Preparedness Matters
We are already in wildfire season, and recent years have shown how floods, drought, storms, and power outages can affect daily life. During an emergency, help may not be immediate and residents may need to care for themselves and their families for the first 72 hours.
Taking steps now having a basic emergency plan and supplies can reduce stress and help households stay safe while emergency services respond.
Learn, Prepare, and Win During Emergency Preparedness Week
During Emergency Preparedness Week, Lunenburg County REMO is sharing helpful information and offering opportunities to learn, connect, and win prizes.
Visit Your Municipal Office
Residents are encouraged to visit their local municipal office to pick up emergency preparedness information they can use at home. While there, fill out a ballot for a chance to win a 72‑hour emergency kit.
Follow Lunenburg County REMO on Facebook
Emergency preparedness tips, reminders, and local updates will be shared throughout the week on the Lunenburg County REMO Facebook page.
By liking, following, and sharing the page, residents can:
- Learn easy preparedness tips
- Help friends and family stay informed
- Receive another chance to win a prize
Visit Community Partners
Local businesses are also supporting Emergency Preparedness Week by sharing information and donating prizes.
- Castle Building Supplies is giving you a chance to win a generator
- Fastening House Atlantic is offering a battery backup system you can win May 7 during their Milwaukee tool demo day.
Each business has donated their prizes, and residents can enter to win by filling out a ballot during a visit.
How Residents Can Prepare
Emergency preparedness doesn’t have to be complicated. Even small steps can make a big difference:
- Know how you will receive emergency information
- Have food, water, and medications for at least 72 hours
- Make a plan for pets and livestock
- Check in on neighbours who may need extra support
When residents are prepared, emergency responders can focus on the most urgent needs, helping communities recover more quickly.
Learn More
Emergency preparedness information and resources are available year‑round at:
https://www.lunenburgremo.ca
Emergency Preparedness Week is a reminder that while municipalities are ready to respond, preparedness starts at home. By working together, Lunenburg County can be ready whatever comes our way.
