N.S. news: Premier establishes emergency guard [Video]

Premier Tim Houston announced the establishment of the Nova Scotia Guard, a group of volunteers that will support communities during and after emergencies.

Houston cited climate change as the driving force for this move and said there is no question climate change is causing more frequent and severe storms, wildfires, floods and other emergencies.

“As we’ve seen time and again, whenever an emergency happens, the first thing Nova Scotians do is step up and help their neighbours, that’s the Bluenoser way,” said Houston. “The Nova Scotia Guard will enable us to call on volunteers who are ready to jump in and help their communities in their moment of need.”

Houston said the idea for the Nova Scotia Guard came after a number of severe weather events impacted parts of the province.

“The number one need we always have during these emergencies is the need for more people and more equipment,” …