**** HRM Media Release
Municipal fires and impacts update – June 14, 4:45 p.m.
The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents of the following evacuation area update.
Evacuation orders
The final evacuation order has been lifted. All remaining residents whose homes are not destroyed can now return to their properties. View the most recent Hummingbird Lane and surrounding area map.
The recovery phase continues, and regular updates will continue to be provided by the municipality summarizing key developments.
Nova Scotia Power continues to reconnect power to affected streets and houses. As the evacuation area gets smaller, it becomes more time consuming to isolate. Numerous homes with partial damage will require a follow-up inspection before it is safe to restore.
Roving patrols, comprised of municipal staff and security, remain in place.
Resources for residents returning to properties
Residents returning to properties after an evacuation order are encouraged to review provincial information on health and safety considerations, including guidance on the use of personal protective equipment.
The municipality is working with Team Rubicon, a veteran-led charity organization, to provide detailed sifting services for those residents with destroyed or damaged properties. At the request of residents, Team Rubicon will perform a search for items that may be recoverable. Team Rubicon is working directly with homeowners.
Well-water safety
Residents are reminded that they can pick up and drop off well-water testing kits at the Upper Hammonds Plains Community Centre (711 Pockwock Road, Hammonds Plains) on the below dates and times:
- Wednesday, June 14: 6 to 8 p.m.
- Thursday, June 15: 6 to 8 p.m.
- Friday, June 16: 6 to 8 p.m. (this will be the final day to pick up well-water testing kits)
Residents are reminded to flush their water for five minutes, then shock (disinfect), and then wait five days before collecting a water sample. The samples must be collected no more than one hour before they are dropped off.
For more information, visit the Province of Nova Scotia’s website.
Access to drinking water
Halifax Water has set up water stations where residents can fill their own containers with drinking water. These stations are self-serve, and are available at the following locations:
• 134 Micmac Drive – Micmac Drive Park
• 290 White Hills Run – Madeline Symonds Middle School
• 297 Pockwock Road – White Hills Care Centre
• 711 Pockwock Road – Upper Hammonds Plains Community Centre
Smoke kit distribution
The municipality will continue to deliver smoke kits to impacted residents daily, until complete.
Please visit halifax.ca/fire or follow @hfxgov on Twitter for all updates.
Solid Waste
The following food drop-off bins will be available at the below locations and times:
- Haverstock Drive | Wednesday, June 14 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and Thursday, June 15 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- Cul-de-sac at the end of Windbreak Run | Wednesday, June 14 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
(photo contributed)
