Welcome to the Emergency Management Office
The Emergency Management Office (EMO), a division of the Department of Justice, aims to ensure the safety and security of Nova Scotians, their property and the environment by providing for a prompt and coordinated response to an emergency.
Our Partners
911
Ground Search and Rescue
Training Programs
Video
Lara Ryan and her family lost their home April 2009 in a forest fire outside of Halifax.Hear how they escaped with minutes to spare. Lara's advice: "Don't think it can't happen to you. Disasters can happen quickly."
Terri Mingo tells how she and her husband lost most of their possessions in a 2003 flood in Truro.Terri's advice? Be prepared. "Sometimes when you're leaving your home, you are in hurry and things are in such chaos you don’t know what to take."
Steve Mills is one of four Emergency Planning Officers.Steve explains how they provide support to municipal officials and emergency management coordinators in planning for emergencies and coordinating resources when disaster strikes.
Prepare & Prevent
Civic Addressing
We can't help you if we can't find you.
Make sure your civic number is posted in front of your home or business.
Disaster Financial Assistance
Kids' Corner
Do you know what to do in
an emergency?
Test your knowledge with some fun puzzles and games.
