Know the Risks

The first step of preparedness is to know the risks in your area. There are a variety of risks and hazards in Canada and in Nova Scotia. Being prepared allows you to know what to do when an emergency arises.

In 2015, REMO completed a hazard risk assessment and identified the most common hazards in Lunenburg County. This is not an exhaustive list and even though a risk may not be listed here, it could present itself at any time. An all-hazard approach considers being prepared for any type of emergency as many aspects of a response are similar, thus allowing you to prepare once. 

Emergencies can happen anywhere, any time and with little time to react. Some are seasonal risks while others occur without warning.

Lunenburg County Hazard Analysis Summary (2015)

Based on Probability and Severity

Planning Tips

• Animal Disease Outbreak
• Drought
• Earthquakes
• Extreme Cold / Wind Chill
• Extreme Heat / Heat Wave
• Floods
• Hazardous Chemical Releases/Dangerous Goods
• Hurricanes
• Hurricane – Chainsaw Safety
• Power Outages
• Power Outage – Food Safety
• Power Outage – Generators
• Power Outage – Carbon Monoxide
• Public Health Emergency
• Severe Storms
• Shelter in Place
• Storm Surges
• Tornado
• Tsunamis
• Water Contamination/Drinking Water
• Wildfires
• Winter Storms & Winter Driving