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Digby County Regional Emergency Management Organization (REMO)

The Digby County Regional Emergency Management Organization (REMO) is based at the Digby Municipal Airport Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) and serves all residents within the Municipality of Digby, the Town of Digby, and the Municipality of Clare.

The Digby County REMO coordinates and supports the region’s emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities, including collaboration with first responder agencies such as police, fire services, emergency health services, and other municipal, provincial, and federal partners. The organization operates under the oversight of elected and appointed representatives from all three municipal units.

Digby County REMO maintains three Emergency Coordination Centres (ECCs):

  • ECC – Digby Municipal Airport
  • ECC – Town of Digby Public Works Building
  • ECC – Clare Cultural Center

Its operations are supported by a Regional Emergency Management Coordinator’s (EMC), Bruce Snell, and Yvon Thibodeau.

ECC Managers include:

  • Tyler Pulley, Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of Digby
  • Tom Ossinger, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Digby
  • Stephane Cyr, Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of Clare

Administrative staff from all three municipal governments support Digby County REMO operations. Representatives from volunteer organizations, fire services, emergency support agencies, and community partners also serve on the REMO Planning Committee.

Purpose of This Website

The information provided helps residents of Digby County understand, prepare for, and respond to a wide variety of risks and hazards—ranging from weather-related events to human-caused and technological incidents. While storms, power outages, and coastal hazards are the most common risks in the region, other incidents such as infrastructure failures, hazardous material releases, and public safety emergencies are also possible.

Contact Information

For non-emergency inquiries related to Digby County REMO:
(902) 245-6252 – Administration dispatch centre & REMO contact line

For immediate threats to life, safety, or property:
Dial 9-1-1

Emergency Preparedness – Key Recommendations

All residents of Digby County are encouraged to follow three key steps:

  1. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for a minimum of 72 hours.
  2. Maintain a family emergency kit, including water, food, medications, important documents, and essential supplies.
  3. Stay informed about risks that may affect your home, neighbourhood, and community—including weather alerts, coastal storms, road access issues, and power disruptions.

 

The most effective common advice for all Digby area residents is contained in three basic recommendations:

  1. Be prepared for self-sufficiency of up to 72 hours.
  2. Have a personal and family kit of food, medications and supplies.
  3. Know the current and possible risks you may face in your home and geographical area. 

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