***Weather Notice – Hurricane Fiona***
Sept 28th Update: CGC reopening Sept. 29th @ 4pm
September 22, 2022
UPDATE #5 (Sept. 28th, 6pm – sorry for the delay!):
Thank you for your patience and kindness over the past few days! Here is the latest update at the CGC:
- The CGC will continue to be an EMO evacuation shelter tonight into Thursday, September 29th.
- The CGC will reopen for regular activities on Thursday, September 29th at 4pm, except for the Hot Tub and Water Slides (*see note below).
A very big THANK YOU to the Canadian Red Cross, The Salvation Army, the Disaster Animal Response Team of Nova Scotia, and the many volunteers that helped set up shelter at the CGC for individuals, families, and pets that were displaced by Hurricane Fiona. The CGC is proud to support the community in a variety of ways.
*Unfortunately, part of the CGC roof over the Aquatics Centre was damaged during the hurricane. The area has undergone a preliminary safety assessment and steps are being made to secure it from any further damage. Out of an abundance of caution, the surrounding outdoor area at ground level will be blocked off and some of the Aquatics Centre amenities will stay closed (i.e., Hot Tub and Water Slides). The timeline for repairs has yet to be determined, but an update will be provided as soon as one becomes available.
Yours in healthy active living,
Canada Games Centre
UPDATE #4 (Sept. 27th, 3:15pm):
- The CGC will continue to be an EMO evacuation shelter tonight into Wednesday, September 28th for individuals displaced by Hurricane Fiona.
- The Canadian Red Cross and The Salvation Army will also offer a comfort centre within the CGC on Wednesday from 7am-5pm, to provide water, coffee, tea, snacks, and a place to recharge devices.
- For questions or more information on evacuation shelters or comfort centres in HRM, please visit: https://www.halifax.ca/fire-police/fire/emergency-management/emergency-preparedness/severe-weather-events or call 311.
- Please note: The facility remains closed for regular activities until further notice. We will provide an update on Wednesday, Sept. 28th by 4pm regarding reopening for Thursday, Sept. 29th.
- For programs and rentals affected by the closure, registrants will be contacted directly about credits/refunds/rescheduling.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding!
UPDATE #3 (Sept. 26th, 4pm):
- The CGC will continue to be an EMO evacuation shelter tonight into Tuesday, September 27th for individuals displaced by Hurricane Fiona.
- The Canadian Red Cross and The Salvation Army will also open a comfort centre within the CGC on Tuesday from 7am-5pm, to provide water, coffee, tea, snacks, and a place to recharge devices.
- For questions or more information on evacuation shelters or comfort centre locations in HRM, please visit: https://www.halifax.ca/fire-police/fire/emergency-management/emergency-preparedness/severe-weather-events or call 311.
- Please note: The facility remains closed for regular activities until further notice. We will provide an update on Tuesday, Sept. 27th by 4pm regarding reopening for Wednesday, Sept. 28th.
- For programs and rentals affected by the closure, registrants will be contacted directly about credits/refunds/rescheduling.
Thanks again for your patience! We really appreciate your compassion for community members still displaced and without power.
UPDATE #2 (Sept. 25th, 1pm):
- The CGC will continue to be an EMO evacuation shelter tonight into Monday, September 26th for individuals displaced by Hurricane Fiona.
- The facility remains closed for regular activities until further notice. We will provide an update on Monday, Sept. 26th by 4pm regarding reopening for Tuesday, Sept. 27th.
- For programs and rentals affected by the closure, registrants will be contacted directly about credits/refunds/rescheduling.
- Please note, the CGC is not a comfort centre at this time. For questions or more information on evacuation shelters or comfort centre locations in HRM, please visit: https://www.halifax.ca/fire-police/fire/emergency-management/emergency-preparedness/severe-weather-events or call 311.
Thanks so much for your patience and kindness!
UPDATE (Sept. 24th, 3pm): The CGC remains an evacuation shelter tonight into Sunday, September 25th. The facility will stay closed for regular activities until further notice. We will provide another update on Sunday by 4pm regarding the reopening of the CGC on Monday, September 26th, 2022. For programs and rentals affected by the closure, registrants will be contacted directly regarding credits/refunds/rescheduling.
Please note the CGC is not a comfort centre at this time. For questions or more information on evacuation shelters or comfort centre locations in HRM, please visit: https://www.halifax.ca/fire-police/fire/emergency-management/emergency-preparedness/severe-weather-events or call 311.
Thank you for your understanding!
Here’s what’s happening at the CGC as Hurricane Fiona makes its way to NS:
- Friday, September 23rd – the CGC will close at 7pm
- All programs and scheduled activities before 7pm will go ahead as planned.
- Saturday, September 24th – the CGC will be closed for the day.
- The CGC will reopen Sunday. Should we need to delay opening on Sunday, we will provide an update at 5pm Saturday evening. Further CGC updates will also be posted to our social media feeds.
- For programs and rentals affected by the closure, registrants will be contacted directly regarding credits/refunds/rescheduling.
EMO Evacuation Shelter:
- As of 8pm on Friday, September 23rd, 2022 the CGC will become an evacuation shelter operated by the Canadian Red Cross, under the direction of the provincial Department of Community Services.
- An evacuation shelter is a location where evacuees are received, documented, personal needs identified and overnight shelter provided.
- Regular CGC activities and amenities are not available while the facility is operating as an evacuation shelter.
- An evacuation shelter is different from a comfort centre.
- A comfort centre is a place where community members who are remaining in their homes but do not have full services such as electricity, heat, and water, can gather for a short period of time during the day. Comfort centres are typically run by volunteers and provide water, warmth, and information.
- Please note, the CGC is not a comfort centre at this time.
- For questions regarding the evacuation shelter, please call 311.
Stay dry and safe!