Departments

Regional Emergency Management Organization

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Pictou County REMO is the agency that takes care of Emergency Management planning, preparation, response, and recovery in Pictou County. Every municipality in the province is responsible for emergency management in their areas, and Pictou County REMO helps make sure that our municipalities, police departments, fire departments, and others can deal with any emergency that happens and continue to provide the essential services needed in our communities.

Visit the REMO Pictou County website for more details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Fire Safety

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Working smoke alarms save lives - test yours every month!

The Town of Pictou would like to remind residents about the importance of working smoke alarms. It is important to test all smoke alarms monthly and change the batteries at least twice a year. When smoke alarms work, it cuts the chance of perishing in a fire, almost in half. Homes without smoke alarms, or no working smoke alarms, result in 2/3 of all home fire deaths. Approximately half of all deaths in home fires happen between 11pm and 7am – when most of us are asleep! Smoke alarms can give you the extra few seconds needed to save a life, whether it is yours or someone else's. If you are a person who has a hearing disability, there are smoke alarms that use strobe lights to alert you. Smoke alarms are your first level of protection, which is why they are so important.