Overview
The Town of Lockeport participates in regional emergency management planning and response in coordination with municipal partners across Shelburne County, including both Eastern and Western areas of the County.
Emergency management planning helps communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies that may overwhelm normal local response capabilities. This can include severe weather, flooding, extended power outages, natural disasters, or other large-scale emergencies.
Regional emergency coordination works alongside local emergency responders, municipal officials, and provincial partners to support a consistent and effective response across Shelburne County.
During an Emergency
- Follow instructions from emergency officials
- Monitor local news, weather reports, and official municipal updates
- Check on neighbours, especially seniors and those living alone
- Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies
Emergency Information & Alerts
Residents are encouraged to stay informed through official regional and provincial sources:
Shelburne County Emergency Management facebook.com/shelburneemo
Municipality of Shelburne — Emergency Preparedness municipalityofshelburne.ca/emergency-preparedness
Provincial Emergency Management (Nova Scotia) novascotia.ca/government/emergency-management
Weather Alerts
For current weather conditions, warnings, and alerts for the Lockeport area, visit:
Emergency Preparedness
Be ready for severe weather and emergencies by preparing in advance.
Build an Emergency Kit:
- Water (4 litres per person per day for at least 3 days)
- Non-perishable food for 3 days
- Flashlight and batteries
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio
- First aid kit
- Medications and copies of prescriptions
- Cash in small bills
- Phone charger (battery pack)
- Important documents in a waterproof bag
Make a Plan:
- Know your evacuation routes
- Identify a meeting place for your family
- Keep a list of emergency contacts
- Plan for pets and livestock
- Check on elderly neighbours and those who may need assistance