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Storm Safety & Preparedness Checklist

As Nova Scotians, we can always count on occasional bouts of stormy weather throughout the year. Whether we're expecting a hurricane or snow storm, the best thing each of us can do is be prepared.

Beware of phantom energy

How can you combat phantom electricity in your home?

What to expect this hurricane season and how to stay prepared

It’s already been an eventful year for weather here in Nova Scotia. As we kick off another fall hurricane season, staying prepared is critical. Here are some insights on the forecast for this season, along with some tips for staying safe and storm ready.

You Asked, We Answer: What happened this past weekend with the extreme temperatures?

This past weekend, we experienced record-breaking extreme cold weather conditions, which led to some power outages. You asked us a lot of important questions, and we’re answering the top ones.

What to expect this winter storm season and how to stay prepared

We chatted with Bob Robichaud, Warning Preparedness Meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Jason Mew, Incident Management Director at the Nova Scotia EMO, about what to expect this season and how to stay prepared.

An emergency kit for the storm season

Emergency preparedness: What to pack in your emergency kit

To make sure you’re prepared for emergencies like a power outage or a storm, we’re sharing our guide to packing an emergency kit.

You Asked, We Answer: Supplying power during a zombie apocalypse

A while back, a customer asked us: If zombies took over earth how long could you keep supplying power to survivors? Would wind mills just keep turning? Find out how we think we would hold up and continue delivering power to our customers if (when?) that happens.