Town of Sussex, NBIf you have a Hydrant near your property and are able to keep it clear for emergencies please fill out the online form.

We all just want to get home for the holidays. http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/nb/slow-move-the-left-stopped-emergency-vehicles

KEEP THE WREATH GREEN! A reminder, as the holidays begin, extra caution needs to be exercised to make sure fire doesn’t happen in your home. Practice fire safety around the fireplace, the use of candles and make sure to keep that live Christmas tree watered. You can see that we have a wreath illuminated with…

Sparky The Fire DogDeck the halls with fire safety! Watch our video for the guidance you need to create the holiday atmosphere you love, with the security of knowing you’re keeping yourself and your family and friends safer from fire. http://ow.ly/dWCK30mQk7n

Test #EmergencyAlerts will be issued across #Canada tomorrow at 1:55 PM local time (2:55 in Quebec). Check if your phone is able to receive the msg and what to do next: http://ow.ly/mngS30mLQD0 #AlertReady

Sussex Fire Department shared a post.

Are you #AlertReady? A test of the public alert system will occur on November 28th. If you hear this sound, please pay attention and take appropriate action right away. It could save your life. http://static.ow.ly/docs/Canadian_Alerting_Attention_Signal_%20(8sec)_7uhq.mp3 Learn more at www.alertready.ca #CdnWireless

Which of these could affect your phone’s ability to receive an #emergency alert? a) Your phone is turned off or set to airplane mode b) You aren’t in the affected location c) It is set to wi-fi only d) All of the above

Store batteries safely and check your smoke alarms monthly to make sure they work when you need them. https://www.facebook.com/714151801/posts/10157015800376802/Kitchen fire sparked by loose batteries | CBC NewsIf you have batteries stored loose somewhere in your home, a Charlottetown woman has a warning for you.

Snow is on the ground and you might be thinking about putting up that tree a little early. Remember that if you are using a real tree to water daily and take precautions with items close to the tree. Hey, maybe even give it a week or two before you get into that holiday spirit.…