New Brunswick Natural Disasters Newswire

Low water conditions in New Brunswick concern experts

A prolonged dry spell and the extreme heat of recent days have experts worried about dropping water levels in New Brunswick. Water resources are expected to gradually decline without any significant precipitation in the forecast, the Department of …

Wildfire in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley forces evacuations

Open this photo in gallery:A water bomber makes a pass over the Susies Lake wildfire in Halifax on Tuesday.HO/The Canadian Press An evacuation order in the West Dalhousie area of Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley was expanded late Thursday after a …

Who bears responsibility to prevent wildfire disasters: government or individuals?

HALIFAX — As climate change continues to raise the risk of extreme wildfires, a debate has arisen over who bears the responsibility to prevent disasters: government or individuals? Wildfires have been raging across Canada all summer, including in the …

Wildfires in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia have residents on high alert

By: The Canadian Press Posted: 3:00 AM CDT Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 ST. JOHN'S - Thousands are out of their homes, and many more are on alert to evacuate as wildfires continue to rage across Atlantic Canada. Read this article for free: We need your …

What to pack when you might have to evacuate a wildfire on short notice

With wildfires popping up every day thanks to tinder dry conditions and record heat most of the week, some New Brunswick residents are reflecting on what material items are most important if they have to get out of their homes. Fire crews have contained …

Maine Forest Service Urges Caution as Wildfire Danger Remains HIGH to VERY HIGH Statewide

MAINE, August 14 - Back to current news. Maine Forest Service Urges Caution as Wildfire Danger Remains HIGH to VERY HIGH Statewide August 14, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Augusta, Maine - The Maine Department of Agriculture, …

Maine Forest Service Urges Caution as Wildfire Danger Remains HIGH to VERY HIGH Statewide

MAINE, August 14 - Back to current news. Maine Forest Service Urges Caution as Wildfire Danger Remains HIGH to VERY HIGH Statewide August 14, 2025 Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Augusta, Maine - The Maine Department of Agriculture, …

Wildfire forces evacuations in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley

HALIFAX — An evacuation order in the West Dalhousie area of Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley was expanded late Thursday after a lightning strike ignited nearby woodlands the night before and triggered an intense, out-of-control wildfire. HALIFAX — An …

Down East wildfire is now mostly contained, Maine Forest Service says

A Down East wildfire that firefighters have been battling since Sunday evening is now 80% contained, the Maine Forest Service said on Thursday. The fire off Track Road in Baileyville grew from 22 acres when crews first responded on Sunday to 30 acres by …

Ford urges more federal assistance to fight wildfires across Canada

PICKERING — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging the federal government to put more national resources toward fighting wildfires, as nearly every province battles them.Article content He says the premiers raised the issue with Prime Minister Mark Carney …

Ontario's Doug Ford urges more federal assistance to fight wildfires across Canada

PICKERING — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging the federal government to put more national resources toward fighting wildfires, as nearly every province battles them. PICKERING — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging the federal government to put more …

'CLIMATE LOCKDOWN': Canadian provinces ban hiking, fishing, camping—fines hit $28,000 for violating wildfire ...

The federal government and the media routinely link wildfires to climate change but statistics from Nova Scotia attribute the blame to arson in over 50 percent of cases. Responding to disbelief that there can be any correlation between hiking and wildfires …

How the usually damp Newfoundland and Labrador turned into a hot spot for wildfires

Open this photo in gallery:A water bomber drops water onto a wildfire burning in the Paddy's Pond area just outside St. John's on Wednesday.Elling Lien/The Canadian Press With its frequent fog, rainstorms and snow squalls barrelling in from the …

4 wildfires now out of control in N.B., including week-long Miramichi-area fire

Published on Aug. 14, 2025, 11:13 AM Three new fires near Bathurst and Miramichi now listed as out-of-control Four New Brunswick wildfires are listed as out-of-control, according to the government's fire watch, on Thursday morning. This includes the …

‘We’re ready to go’: New Brunswick stable prepares wildfire evacuation plan

‘Very serious moment’: New Brunswick reports 16 active wildfires, two considered out of control

New Brunswick wildfires: Miramichi blaze getting bigger, others popping up

The ‘out of control’ wildfire near Miramichi, N.B., has continued to grow in size although the pace has slowed, according to the province. On Wednesday morning, New Brunswick’s Fire Watch website listed the Old Field Road wildfire as being 1.358 hectares …

New Brunswick reports 16 active wildfires, two considered out of control

Saskatchewan lifts fire ban as evacuees from some Manitoba communities return home

Open this photo in gallery:The South Saskatchewan River is enveloped in wildfire smoke in Sept., 2023. Several areas in Saskatchewan and Manitoba have spent the summer under wildfire-induced fire bans.Heywood Yu/The Canadian Press Wildfire officials in …

Rony Jabour Leads Workplace Emergency Preparedness Keynote in Boston During Safe + Sound Week

Harvard-trained safety leader Rony Jabour delivers keynote in Boston during OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week on workplace emergency preparedness. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rony Jabour, a renowned occupational …

PARK WEBCAMS SHOW BLUE SKIES, 100 MILE VIEWS AT GRAND CANYON SOUTH RIM

Officials Stress: South Rim visitor areas, nearby communities remain open GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Arizona Office of Tourism, Grand Canyon National Park (GCNP), Grand Canyon …

Satellite Industries Appoints Rajeev D. Kher as Managing Director for Asia

MN, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Satellite Industries, the global leader in portable sanitation solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Rajeev D. Kher as Managing Director for Asia. Rajeev joins the company’s …

Appraisal Institute Launches First Two Companion Courses to Prepare Appraisers for New UAD 3.6 and Updated URAR

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Appraisal Institute, the nation’s largest professional association of real estate appraisers, today announced the launch of the first two courses in its new five-part companion course …

Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Hunterdon and Somerset counties, New Jersey

Hunterdon and Somerset counties, NJ - FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the below communities in Hunterdon and Somerset counties, New Jersey: Hunterdon County, NJ: Somerset County, NJ: Township of Bedminster Township of …

First Tribally-led Forest Resilience Bond Launches, Strengthening Capacity for Indigenous Stewardship in California

Tribal-Led Forest Resilience Bond Launches in Miwok, Nisenan, and Maidu Homelands: Centering Indigenous Knowledge in Stewardship COLFAX , CA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Colfax-Todds Valley Consolidated Tribe (CTVCT …

Local Tennessee Nursery Calls for Nationwide Action to Save Pollinators from Extinction

Pollinators are responsible for food crops. Some pollinators that transfer nectar from one species to fertilize another, are going extinct. ALTAMONT, TN, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pollinators, from bees and butterflies …

As Hurricane Season Intensifies, Altitude Water Expands Global Relief Efforts with Life-Saving Sponsorship Program

Businesses Can Now Sponsor Life-Saving Mobile Water Systems—And Boost Their Brand LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Altitude Water, the boundary-breaking Atmospheric Water Generator manufacturer fighting …

Solar Container Solutions Powering Sustainable Projects Globally

SUZHOU, CHINA, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Large projects often face difficult power challenges. High electricity costs strain budgets. Traditional power lacks flexibility. Diesel generators provide only intermittent power. They frequently …

New paper in Nature Communications reveals critical gaps in global risk assessment

ASRA’s new methodology offers blueprint for responding to interconnected crises LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ASRA (the Accelerator for Systemic Risk Assessment) today announces the publication of a new paper in …

A' International Emergency Response, Disaster Preparedness and Relief Design Awards Call for Entries

A’ Design Award & Competition Announces Call for Entries for A' International Emergency Response, Disaster Preparedness and Relief Design Awards COMO, CO, ITALY, August 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, A' Design Award & …

Williamson County Disaster Recovery Center Closes Aug. 16

AUSTIN, Texas – The Williamson County Disaster Recovery Center will shut down operations at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16. FEMA specialists are still available to help flood survivors in Central Texas with applications and referrals to other assistance …

Alliance Service Pros Expands into Restoration Services with Their New Company, A Plus Home Restoration

New Jersey plumbing and heating leader now offers start-to-finish water, fire, & storm damage recovery through newly launched business, A Plus Home Restoration. BURLINGTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alliance …

Realty Photos Expands Services as Hurricane Season and Natural Disasters Highlight Need for Insurance Documentation

HARDEEVILLE, SC, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Realty Photos announces strategic expansion of its 360-degree virtual tour capabilities as hurricane season intensifies along the East Coast and natural disasters continue …

Federal Prison Staff Still at Risk as Drugs Continue Flooding Through the Mail

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Does another staff member have to die before the Federal Bureau of Prisons finally takes the crisis of drugs entering prisons through the mail seriously? It’s now been a year since …

PayToMe.co Named Semi-Finalist in Pepperdine’s Most Fundable Companies® 2025

Selected from thousands, PayToMe.co earns national recognition for scalability, market potential, and investor readiness PALO ALTO , CA, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PayToMe.co, the AI-native financial technology platform …

Where West Virginians can meet with FEMA staff

From August 10 – 16, 2025  CHARLESTON, W.Va. – FEMA staff is in West Virginia, at community locations selected by local and state officials. If you are a resident of Marion or Ohio counties and you have been impacted by the June 14-15 storms, FEMA staff …

Revised Preliminary Flood Maps for El Paso County, Texas Ready for Public View

DENTON, Texas – Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in the city of El Paso; the towns of Anthony, Clint and Horizon City; the village of Vinton; and unincorporated areas of El Paso …

Use FEMA Grants Only for Disaster-Related Expenses

AUSTIN, Texas – As eligible Texas flood survivors start to receive funds from FEMA for rent, home repairs and other categories of assistance, be assured that disaster assistance funds are tax-free. When you receive your award letter, FEMA will notify you …

San Saba and Travis County Disaster Recovery Centers to Close

AUSTIN, Texas – The Travis County Disaster Recovery Center closes permanently Wednesday, Aug. 13, and the San Saba County center shuts down Monday, Aug. 18. FEMA specialists will still be available to help flood survivors in Central Texas with applications …