More provincial funding for first responders.
The province says grants of nearly $1.2 million is on the way for 64 organizations like fire departments, search and rescue teams and hazardous materials units.
The money will go to things like rescue equipment, water supply and personal protective gear.
Minster of Municipal Affairs and Housing, John Lohr says, volunteer first responders are the “backbone” of our communities, dedicating their time and effort to protect and serve.
“Their recent heroic efforts during the floods highlight their invaluable contribution, and this funding is a gesture of deep appreciation for their service.”
Other ways the province is supporting first responders and improving the response time to emergencies are:
– by this fall, 2,000 new two-way radios
– a pilot program aimed at improving the mental health of Nova Scotia’s first responders and other public safety personnel
– also launching this fall, the Nova Scotia Guard, a new volunteer corps that will help communities respond to and recover from crises and disasters
