As this system rolls through, if you have photos we can share, have questions or any cancelletions, send it to Nicolle via email.

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From RCMP Twitter: “Update 11:35 a.m. Police are receiving reports of motorists driving to the coast to watch the waves. This action is putting themselves at risk along with First Responders in the event of rescue attempts. RCMP are advising motorists to stay off the roads.”

HALIFAX GOVERNMENT:  A media availability on the Halifax Regional Municipality’s response to #HurricaneLee will be held today, September 16, at 2 p.m. It will be livestreamed on our YouTube (link here)

HALIFAX GOVERNMENT- Webpage for all updates

WEATHER…here is the latest

NS POWER… OUTAGE MAP

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

EMERGENCY ACCOMODATIONS: Information about emergency accommodations (like comfort centres, warming centres and evacuation centres) that are in place during severe weather events and emergency events.

Shelters for People Experiencing Homelessness
Halifax Regional Municipality
Capt. Spry Community Centre – 16 Sussex St, Halifax, 902-429-3984, Opening Friday 6pm (Operated by 902 Man Up)
St. Matthews Church – 1479 Barrington St, Halifax, 902-429-3984, Opening Friday 6pm (Operated by 902 Man Up)
Beacon House/Sackville – 125 Metropolitan Ave. (902) 864-1584, Opening Friday 6pm

Find a province-wide list of emergency accomodations here.

NS HEALTH AUTHORITY– Temporary enclosures found here

HALIFAX TRANSIT: Buses are in operation but ferry service is suspended temporarily. Updates will be shared on halifax.ca/transit, as well as @hfxtransit  on Twitter.

ROADWAYS & HIGHWAYS: From Department of Public Works  @NS_PublicWorks
Halifax Co. – Please be advised that Hwy 207 is closed from MacDonald House at Lawrencetown Beach to Leslie Rd. due to flooding. Further updates will be made when available.

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.

HALIFAX WATER- UPDATE 

@BuildNovaScotia   ALERT: The Halifax boardwalk (from Tall Ships Quay to the Sands at Salter) is currently closed due to high waves, expected continued storm surge, and loose boards. Additionally, all wharves are closed to the public. Please avoid any sections of the boardwalk that are close to the water until the storm surge has subsided and we are able to make any necessary repairs.

NS SPCA for those who need safe-keeping of their pets!

TRAILS -Natural Resources and Renewables
@NS_DNRR  “For safety during hurricane Lee, all trails on Crown land that are managed under agreements with NRR will close at 7 pm today (Friday). After the storm, check with your local trail organization about reopening or check with @NSTrails for longer term closures.”

 

Bedford Place Mall is closed due to loss of power

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