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How to Help During the Wildfires
We know Nova Scotians are looking for ways to help the communities impacted by the wildfire. #NSFire
Right now, the needs of evacuated families are being met by the Canadian Red Cross and other organizations.
At this time, please do not donate food, clothing or household items to the affected municipalities, to comfort centres and shelters. Firefighters on scene do not need food donations at this time, but they appreciate your generosity.
What can you do to help?
➡️ Check in with family and friends who live near wildfires.
➡️ Donate to the United Way Wildfire Recovery Appeal to support communities impacted by the wildfires across Nova Scotia. To make a donation, visit unitedwayhalifax.ca and click on the “donate now” button.
➡️ Stay informed by following updates on the wildfires and efforts to help.
➡️ Familiarize yourself with what to do in case an evacuation is ordered: https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/emergencies-and-disasters-in-canada/types-of-emergencies/wildfires#:~:text=An%20Evacuation%20Order%20means%20you,to%20leave%20on%20short%20notice.
➡️ Prepare 72 hour emergency kits for your household (URL) and help others to do so: https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/kts/bsc-kt-en.aspx
➡️ Follow the provincewide fire ban and let others know about it: https://novascotia.ca/burnsafe/
