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Digby Regional Emergency Management

CURRENT N.S. FIRE RESTRICTIONS

Province-wide BURN BAN in place as of 2025-07-30
https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/07/30/provincewide-burn-ban-effect
 
Please see the Digby Municipal Trail Closures HERE.
 
Fireworks Banned Provincewide
As August 6, all fireworks and pyrotechnic special effects are not permitted as long as a burn ban is in effect. There is currently a ban in place until October 15 or until conditions allow it to be lifted. The fine for violating the fireworks ban is $25,000.
The new ban applies to consumer and display fireworks and pyrotechnic special effects even if they have the appropriate approvals.
https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/08/06/fireworks-banned-provincewide

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The Digby Regional Emergency Management Organization (REMO) is based at the Digby Municipal Airport.

Digby Regional Emergency Management Organization (REMO) serves residents within the Town and Municipality of Digby. It provides coordination and support for regional first responder police, fire, emergency health service and other agencies. It is overseen by elected and appointed members of both governments, and it maintains two Emergency Operations Centres, at the town’s Public Works building, and at the Municipal Airport. Its operations are supported by a Regional Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC). The regional EMC for Digby is Bruce Snell. The managers for the Emergency Operations Centres are Tyler Pulley, Chief Administrative Officer for the Municipality of Digby, and E. Tom Ossinger, CAO for the Town of Digby. The administrative staff of both governments also support Digby REMO operations, and representatives of volunteer organizations serve on the REMO planning committee.

The information on this website is provided to assist residents in understanding, planning for, and responding to a variety of risks and hazards in their homes, their community and in the province. While weather events are the most commonly considered hazards in the Digby area, man-made technical hazards are also possible and should be considered in plans for individual, family, and public safety.

Call (902) 245-6252 for the administration dispatch center and Regional Emergency Management Organization.

For any emergency of an immediate or life-threatening nature, dial 9-1-1 to report the emergency.

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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