Jessica deMello

Writer, producer, traveler & excellent dinner party host. CAJ Mentor. RTDNA judge. Canadian Screen Award judge.

[Municipality of Cumberland @munofcumberland]

Here are some food safety tips during an emergency. #hurricanelee #NSStorm

[Nova Scotia Power @nspowerinc]

As we continue to see high winds today, we wanted to share some important safety reminders:
⚠️Do not attempt to handle downed powerlines—they should be treated as live or energized.

⚠️Be aware of trees touching or tangled up in overhead lines—don’t attempt to cut them down yourself.

⚠️Keep a safe distance from crews working—don’t
walk through or near the work site because it can be dangerous.

⚠️Stay off the road unless necessary—traffic could create more hazards to our crews and others responding to the storm and delay restoration efforts.

[Nathan Coleman @NateTWN]

Road leading to Peggy’s cove covered in rocks #Lee

[🐞Stephanie🐞 @pyperjoy]

What storm chips should I open first?

#HurricaneLee #NSstorm

[MOSH Halifax @MOSHHalifax]

PROVINCIAL RESPONSE TO HURRICANE LEE – EMERGENCY SHELTER LOCATIONS FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS

DCS in cooperation with its service providers and municipalities are preparing for the impacts of hurricane Lee in the coming days.

Please find below details on shelter:

[halifaxnoise @halifaxnoise]

From @hfxstanfield — No flights are scheduled to arrive or depart today (Sept. 16) due to #NSStorm.

Please contact your airline directly regarding any rescheduled flights resulting from storm cancellations and delays. Stay safe, everyone. https://t.co/fX6J1Fj5xQ

[Todd Battis @battisctv]

We are live on @CTVAtlantic @ctvnewschannel at 12 noon. With live updates across tv and web.

[RCMP Nova Scotia @RCMPNS]

Update 11:35 a.m. Police are receiving reports of motorists driving to the coast to watch the waves. This action is putting themselves at risk along with First Responders in the event of rescue attempts. RCMP are advising motorists to stay off the roads.

[Build Nova Scotia @BuildNovaScotia]

ALERT: The Halifax boardwalk (from Tall Ships Quay to the Sands at Salter) is currently closed due to high waves, expected continued storm surge, and loose boards. Additionally, all wharves are closed to the public. Please avoid any sections of the boardwalk that are close to the water until the storm surge has subsided and we are able to make any necessary repairs.

[Sarah Plowman @SarahPlowmanCTV]

Hey Maritimes. Please stay safe today as Post-tropical storm Lee arrives. If you experience storm damage, storm surge or want us to know about what's going on in your area - please reach out.

[Allister Aalders @allistercanada]

Highest peak wind gust (so far) from official Environment Canada weather stations is 117 km/h at Halifax Stanfield #YHZ. Unofficial gusts to 130 km/h recorded at a private weather station on Grand Manan. @chronicleherald @capebretonpost @PEIGuardian #NSStorm #NBStorm #PEwx

[Nova Scotia Power @nspowerinc]

While tropical storm force winds continue to batter Nova Scotia, we want to remind customers that if you come across a downed wire, please stay as far away as possible. Treat the line as energized and report it to our outage line at 1-877-428-6004. Stay safe and visit https://t.co/3FqCMBEjVc for updates.

These photos were taken by team members assessing damage on Highway 8 in the Milton area, and Kent St in Halifax. Please avoid these areas until crews are able to clear the equipment and debris.

[Allister Aalders @allistercanada]

This high-res model is best depicting the progression of the downpours/storms. Further bands will move through central/western regions but heaviest activity shifts eastward this afternoon/tonight, easing into and through Sunday. @chronicleherald #NSStorm

[Halifax Fire News @HRMFireNews]

Here's some context on the rainfall from a weather expert:

[2027 North American Indigenous Games @NAIG2027]

Here's the schedule of events at the Cultural Village on the Halifax Commons today!

[Carly Weeks @carlyweeks]

Two-thirds of kids who need surgery at two major Ontario pediatric hospitals are being forced to wait beyond the recommended window because the system is too stretched, which could lead to lifelong problems. This problem started long before the pandemic & has only gotten worse.

[The Globe and Mail @globeandmail]

Bank regulator warns that mortgage holders are leaning too heavily on extending amortization periods https://t.co/BVA0lXVFUx

[André Picard @picardonhealth]

Eight months on, a family battles to find out how their son died at Royal Military College. Absar Chaudhry’s death was ruled a #suicide. His parents say the investigative process is too secretive, by @MariekeWalsh https://t.co/QM9nZw09Gn via @globeandmail #SecretCanada

[The Rundown @therundowntvo]

"[The public service] should be worried about not releasing what the law requires." — @robyndoolittle, co-author with @tom_cardoso of the @globeandmail series Secret Canada. At 8/11pm with @BrooksFallis, Patricia Kosseim (@IPCinfoprivacy) & @spaikin | Producer: @meredithmartin

[hfxgov @hfxgov]

🧵
1. The municipality is working towards lifting the evacuation order for the following areas tomorrow, June 12, based on contractor & supply availability:
Nicole Crt – partial
Shelby Dr – partial
Hummingbird Lane – partial
Jenna Lane
Hemlock Dr
Fullwood Lane
Wyndham Dr