HRM organization getting money to prepare for emergencies

HRM organization getting money to prepare for emergencies

Emergencies are becoming more complex, whether it is environmental challenges or mental health calls, forcing officials to figure out how to better prepare communities. The province is doling out more than $800,000 to regional emergency management organizations that help people prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. The 12 organizations, including one in Halifax […]

Nova Scotia - Funding to Help Communities Prepare for Emergencies

The Province is providing more than $800,000 to regional emergency management organizations to help communities better prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.Provincial funding f. . .

Funding to help communities prepare for emergencies

HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is providing more than $800,000 to regional emergency management organizations to help communities better prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. Funding for 12 organizations across Nova Scotia from the Regional Emergency Management Organization (REMO) Capacity Grant Programwill support projects such as: – improving emergency communications systems – hiring emergency management staff – renting office spaces – e…

Province Provides Funding to Regional Emergency Management Organizations

Regional Emergency Management Organizations across Nova Scotia received funding from the provincial government today.     Antigonish REMO got $40,000 to support operational continuity during a leadership transition and to strengthen long-term emergency management capacity. Guysborough REMO picked up $60,000 to establish REMO capacity and hire an emergency management coordinator.     Pictou REMO received $120,000 to update operating procedures, d…