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Weather Preparedness Tips for Public Safety
Winter weather is expected in the forecast for Thursday, February 13 and Sunday February 16. Here is a list of safety tips for staying prepared.
Safety Tips:
Avoid Travel - If possible stay off the roads during heavy rain and snowfall.
Stay Informed - Keep an eye on weather updates and alerts.
Prepare your home - Have shovels on hand, prepare heating sources, extra water.
Prepare an Emergency Kit - First Aid Kit, flashlight, batteries, chargers, water, non-perishable food.
Stay Inside - avoid going out in bad weather unless necessary.
In Case of an Emergency - Call 9-1-1
Get Prepared:
https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/index-en.aspx
72 Hour emergency Preparedness
https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/yprprdnssgd/yprprdnssgd-eng.pdf
Emergency Preparedness:
Emergency and disaster preparedness - Government of Nova Scotia, Canada
Community Post: Seed Swap Greenfield Oldsters in Melrose
Seed swap at Greenfield Oldsters in Melrose on Friday, February 21 at 10:00am-12:00pm.
Free garden/veggie/flower seeds available! No swap necessary!
Just bring your own way seed container - sandwich bags or small envelopes, and a way to copy down important growing info. If you have any extra seeds around the house, bring them on in to share, or just come pick up some free future food! Contact Liz for more information: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
St. Mary's Coyotes - Player of the Game
St. Mary's Coyotes - Player of the Game #15
Congratulations Aidyn Snow!
African Heritage Month
As part of the Municipality of the District of St. Mary's initiative to learn, appreciate, and reflect on the stories of African heritage that surround us is sharing stories about breaking barriers, challenging injustice, and changing the course of society in fields such as politics, science, arts, and social movements. This week's African heritage story is about William Hall, VC.
William Hall, VC
William Hall, VC (1827-1904) was the first Black person, the first Nova Scotian, and the third Canadian to receive the British Empire’s highest award for bravery, the Victoria Cross. He spent much of his life in Summerville and Hantsport, Nova Scotia, the son of formerly enslaved refugees who arrived in the province following the War of 1812. Hall was awarded the Victoria Cross for his efforts defending the British forces at Lucknow, India, during the Indian Rebellion against British East India Company.