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Welcome to the West Hants Regional Municipality’s Emergency Management & Protective Services page.
Emergency management is the managerial function charged with creating the framework within which communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters.

Emergency management seeks to promote safer, less vulnerable communities with the capacity to cope with hazards and disasters.
The ultimate purpose of emergency management is to save lives, preserve the environment, and protect property and the economy. The protection of life is of paramount importance.

Click on any of the buttons (icons) below to learn more.

 

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EMO Education Schedule EMO Education Documents Training Exercise Log Maps

Past Emergencies

 

West Hants Regional Municipality is very fortunate to have a highly dedicated group of volunteers. They commit their time and expertise to helping those in our communities during what is usually a very trying and emotional time (fires, medical, motor vehicle accidents, wildland fires, etc). This said, if you ever ask any one of them, they will also tell you there are success stories and rewarding moments as well…one of the reasons they continue to choose to be here for every one of us.

If you ever want to learn more, tour a fire station, see the fire trucks, or fill out an application to become a member, click on the links below.

default Regional Fire Services Membership Application  (683 KB)

Brooklyn Fire Department (Website, Facebook)

Hantsport Fire Department (Facebook)

Summerville Fire Department (Website, Facebook)

Windsor Fire Department (WFD Facebook, South West Fire Station Facebook)

Walton Shore Fire Department (Website, Facebook)

 

Additional Info

pdf 2019 West Hants Regional Municipality Fire Study (7.32 MB)

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Kathy Kehoe, our Director of Community Development is responsible for the overall management of the Department which is comprised of Recreation and Facilities, Parks and Grounds, and Community Economic Development. Contact Kathy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-798-8391 ext.123.

Julie Dauphinee, our Community Development Admin can be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at 902-798-8391 ext. 124.

VanEssa Roberts, our Manager of Community Economic Development is responsible for overseeing the activities, operations, and identifying opportunities for community economic development. Reach VanEssa at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at 902-798-8391 ext.213.

Kevin Waters, Active Living Coordinator, oversees the implementation of the Active Living Strategy, the Active Transportation Plan, and the Trails Plan, among other initiatives which increases access to physical activity opportunities in West Hants. He can be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 782-838-1606.

Kathy Johnston-Isenor, our Manager of Recreation and Community Engagement oversees municipally run sport and recreation opportunities and implements community engagement opportunities throughout the region. She also assists in the development of communication strategies and activities to increase community capacity, encourage community participation, and promote the Municipality. Contact Kathy at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at 902-790-6976.

Kevin Bennett, our Manager of Parks and Recreation Facilities is responsible for the general oversite, day-to-day operation and ongoing maintenance of all municipally owned trails, parks, cemeteries, municipal recreation facilities, and athletic fields.  Kevin can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at 902-680-6407

Trevor Levy, our Parks and Grounds Supervisor is responsible for the operational oversite and maintenance of all municipal parks, playgrounds, open spaces, and outdoor facilities under the Community Development Departments's purview.  Trevor can be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at 782-838-0084.

Neiley Levy is our Windsor Community Centre & Hants Aquatic Centre Coordinator and can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 902-798-7845.

Glenn Wentzell is our Sports Complex and Aquatic Coordinator. Glen can be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at 902-798-8391 ext.216.

Greg MacAskill is our Cemetery Services Coordinator. Contact Greg at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 902-790-2504.

There have been several plans developed over the past number of years that help guide the work our team does.

The Avon Region Active Transportation Plan was designed to improve options for safe and convenient non-motorized transportation across the Avon Region. 

The Parks and Open Spaces Plan was developed to direct the management of our recreational spaces such as operations, maintenance, acquisition, divestment, funding, programming, and education. 

The Active Living Strategy was created to develop an action plan to get people moving and outlines the steps to be taken to provide communities and residents with the opportunities and knowledge needed to participate in more physical activities more often. 

The West Hants Trails Plan was created to inventory eighteen trail sites across the Municipality and included ideas for how West Hants could invest and develop these sites in order to ensure maximum use and community benefit. View or download the document here.