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Storm Preparedness and Priorities of Restoration
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Storm Preparedness and Priorities of Restoration
Join us for our NSFM Webinar on Storm Preparedness onThursday, September 12th from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE
When a power outage happens, we know the impact it has on families and communities, particularly in severe weather events. At Nova Scotia Power, we take a safety-first approach to outage restoration. Each step in our process is designed to make sure power can safely be restored to customers while minimizing further interruptions during the event.
We restore power in phases, focusing first on critical public infrastructure and emergency situations, ensuring that public safety takes top priority. Our second area of priority is then critical electrical infrastructure. In order to restore power to homes and businesses, our transmission lines and substation infrastructure must be in sound operating condition.
Next, our crews focus their attention on main electrical feeders that service communities and neighbourhoods. This is why you may see trucks on your street or in your neighbourhood and not yet have power restored to your home. They are working to restore equipment in the area in order to get as many homes on as quickly as possible.
From there, we restore service to powerlines servicing individual streets.
These steps ensure the safe delivery of power to the area before final individual homes and businesses can be connected. Individual homes and businesses may have unique circumstances requiring attention from crews and, repairs to customer-owned equipment like meter masts.
At Nova Scotia Power, our team is dedicated to communities across the province, who depend on us to power their days. With increasingly severe and frequent storms, we are prepared to respond to outages and restore power as quickly and safely as possible for our customers. To learn more, visit https://www.nspower.ca/outages
SAVE THE DATE!
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The 2024 NSFM Conference will be held from November 26th – 29th, at the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel in Halifax. Watch your email for accommodation information coming out later this week.
You won’t want to miss our Keynote Speaker – Jon Montgomery - who will be speaking on Innovation and Realism.
Jon got his start in skeleton racing in March 2002, after witnessing a skeleton race at Calgary’s Canada Olympic Park while on a self-guided tour with his parents. One week later, Jon experienced the exciting sport firsthand at a Discover Skeleton School. He hasn’t looked back since.
Over the next few years, Jon steadily climbed the rankings while sailing head-first down frozen tracks all over the world. First competing on the America’s Cup and Europa Cup circuits, Jon has competed on the World Cup Tour and Senior National Team since 2006.
Only eight years after his first run down a skeleton track, Jon Montgomery won Olympic Gold at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver (Whistler), BC. No stranger to podium finishes, Jon captured Silver at the 2007/2008 FIBT World Championships in Altenberg, Germany, and has earned eight World Cup medals (4 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze) and five Canadian National titles to date.
Jon celebrated his Olympic victory with his famous “beer walk” in Whistler – reflecting his zest for life, pride at being a Canadian and love for great beer. He has gone on to become a compelling inspirational speaker and is the outgoing and engaging host of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA.
Watch for more information and registration coming out early in September!
Join us for the 2024 NSFM Spring Conference in beautiful Baddeck!
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Join us for the 2024 NSFM Spring Conference in beautiful Baddeck!
CLICK HERE to access the conference website. The full program and registration details are found on the site.
Session Spotlight:
Municipal Climate Change Adaptation Frontrunners
Join us for an enlightening session featuring three municipalities at the forefront of climate change adaptation in Nova Scotia. Town of Mahone Bay, Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM), and the Municipality of the District of Digby will showcase their innovative approaches and initiatives in addressing the impacts of climate change on their communities.
Mahone Bay will lead the discussion, sharing its commendable efforts in envisioning protective measures for its iconic shoreline and implementing climate change action plans. Learn how Mahone Bay's proactive approach has positioned it as a leader in climate resilience.
CBRM will highlight the municipality's recent success in securing funding through the ACOA program to enhance emergency preparedness in the face of climate-related events. Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by CBRM as it navigates the impacts of recurrent extreme weather events.
District of Digby will provide valuable insights into the projects initiated following the completion of their Climate Action Plan in 2013. Discover the challenges, opportunities, and future directions for climate adaptation in Nova Scotia, as Digby shares its experiences and strategies for building resilience.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from these climate change frontrunners and explore practical approaches to climate adaptation. Join us as we collectively work towards building more resilient and sustainable communities in Nova Scotia.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION RATE EXPIRES APRIL 11TH!
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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION RATE EXPIRES APRIL 11TH!
CLICK HERE to access the conference website. The full program and registration details can be found on the site.
Don’t miss out on the early bird registration fee!
Join us for the NSFM Spring Conference, dedicated to "Future Focused Municipalities: Pioneering Solutions." This event is tailored exclusively for municipal elected officials, offering a day and a half of invaluable insights and networking opportunities designed to enhance your leadership and community impact.
Highlights Include:
Keynote Address by Brad Gushue: Be inspired by Olympic gold medalist Brad Gushue as he shares his journey of determination, leadership, and achieving success, aligning with our theme of pioneering solutions for future-focused municipalities.
Innovative Tourism Strategies for Communities: Discover strategies to boost tourism, driving economic growth and community development, essential components of future-focused municipalities.
Provincial Crown Corporations and Municipal Engagement: Gain insights into future initiatives involving municipalities, fostering collaboration for mutual benefit and aligning with our theme of pioneering solutions.
Youth Engagement Success Stories: Learn from successful youth engagement initiatives, empowering the next generation of leaders.
Coastal Protection and Municipal Climate Change Adaptation: Learn more about the provincial plan for coastal protection and hear from our own municipal climate change adaptation frontrunners.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow municipal leaders, share best practices, and forge valuable relationships.
Let's shape the future of our municipalities together, pioneering solutions every step of the way!
