As our city assesses the damages during on-going heavy rains, you are asked to not travel.

MANY roads are heavily damaged, washed out, covered with debris, downed powerlines, flooded… it is very treacherous!!!!!

It is evident that several areas already will need time to be rebuilt. This cannot be overstated.

PLEASE…if you have photos we can share, have questions or any cancelletions, send it to Nicolle via email.

***STAY UPDATED EVERYDAY WITH CITYNEWS 95-7***

The LATEST RELEASE from the Province of Nova Scotia

From Halifax Mayor Mike Savage(twitter): “It has been a terrible night for our community. Still some rain coming down, emergency crews remain active. We ask that residents stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. Here are some useful links to follow for the latest information Here are some useful links to follow for the latest information @hfxgov @hfxfire @hfxtransit @nsemo @511ns @RCMPNS “ (all those links via twitter)

 

WEATHER…finally some sunshine!

BLOCKED/INACCESSIBLE ROADS: Link to map

GOOGLE MAPS OF CLOSED ROADS

NS POWER… OUTAGE MAP

You may want to check your FLIGHT. (Arrivals & Departures are impacted by the weather)

YOUR AREA FLOODED?: Emergency flooding calls are to be directed to Halifax Water at 902.420.9287; call volumes remain high, and residents are asked for their patience.
Residents who notice damage to roads and infrastructure are asked to report it to 311 or email hrm_emo@halifax.ca.

HRM EVACUATION CENTRES: two evacuation centres are open for residents dealing with power outages & flooding. The Beaver Bank Community Centre (1583 Beaver Bank Road, Beaver Bank) & East Dartmouth Community Centre (50 Caledonia Road, Dartmouth) will remain open until further notice.

HALIFAX TRANSIT: Halifax Transit: Due to flooding throughout the municipality and extensive road damage, there are significant delays and detours throughout the Halifax Transit system. Updates will be shared on halifax.ca/transit, as well as @hfxtransit  on Twitter.

MOBILE SPECIAL WASTE:  The mobile Household Special Waste (HSW) depot scheduled for today (Saturday, July 22) at the Horizon Community School (168 Redoubt Way, Eastern Passage) has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled. The permanent HSW Depot at 20 Horseshoe Lake Drive will also be closed today.

WELL WATER: Using well water after a flood: After a flood, your well water may be contaminated with bacteria and chemicals that can make you sick. Here are some great tips from the @ns_environment: novascotia.ca/nse/water/docs

NS SPCA is ready to help for those displaced and who need safe-keeping of their pets!

***HALIFAX PRIDE PARADE***
From the organization’s Facebook page
“In the interest of safety and to assist in recovery efforts, the Halifax Pride Board along with Halifax Emergency Management have made the difficult decision to reschedule the Halifax Pride Parade that was to be held Sunday, July 23rd. A rescheduled date will be announced. The last 24 hours have been extremely difficult, and we want to ensure the safety of participants and attendees as your local Emergency Services assist in the recovery efforts. Thank you to our first responders who are there for us all in the most challenging of times. This has proven to be a very tough year both for our province as well as Halifax Pride. We are very saddened to not be celebrating our 2SLGBTQ+ community with you all and look forward to when we’ll be together again.”

OUTSIDE OF HRM

ST.CROIX UPDATE (from EMO):
1. The St. Croix evacuation is lifted. Return home if safe to do so and remain vigilant.
2. The Avon River Hydro System is experiencing high water levels. Excess water downstream impacts low lying areas such as Water St in Windsor, Froth Hole, Mill Section, and Lake Pisiquid.

A Public Alert has been issued to asking residents along Mersey River to be prepared for possible evacuation. From Cowie Falls in Milton to the Liverpool Bridge.

UPDATE East Hants: We are advising residents to stay off the roads. Conditions are not safe for vehicles & pedestrians at this time. Flash flooding has occurred in numerous areas of East Hants with significant damage to roads & infrastructure.

Please note: Kejimkujik National Park Seaside is closed due to the washout of St. Catherine’s River Road, Port Joli. There are barricades in place for safety at the washout area. Please do not cross the barricades. #StaySafe