State of emergency declared in 3 Cape Breton counties after storm, flooding
A state of emergency has been declared in three Cape Breton counties following severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall. Infrastructure damage has left many residents stranded and emergency crews are currently assessing the situation.
Why it matters
Severe weather events are causing significant disruption to local infrastructure and public safety in Nova Scotia, highlighting the impact of extreme climate events.
Stranded at her River Bourgeois home by washed-out roads, the manager of the Bras d'Or Lakes Inn in St. Peter's was unable to get to work on Saturday — the very day the inn was hosting a wedding.
"Turns out, the crews cannot get to us," Abbott said.
"It worries me how the roads in this area are so compromised."
Late Saturday afternoon, a state of local emergency was declared in Inverness, Richmond and Victoria counties due to severe flooding and widespread damage.
A toll-free municipal support line will open on Sunday at 8 a.m. AT for residents of those counties and the town of Port Hawkesbury to report non-emergency issues. Inverness County officials said the number—902-625-7888— will be available until 8 p.m.
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