Municipal officials declared a State of Local Emergency for Inverness, Victoria, and Richmond Counties and the Town of Port Hawkesbury on September 5 due widespread flooding that resulted in road closures, evacuations and disruptions to transportation networks. To learn more, check out the news release here: State of Local Emergency Declared in Parts of Cape Breton | Municipality of the County of Inverness

A municipal support line opened on September 6 to provide residents with a central point of contact to report non-emergency issues and concerns related to the current emergency situation.

• Municipal Support Line: 902-625-7888
• Hours of operation: The support line will be available 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• What callers can expect: Calls will be answered by a municipal representative. If residents are unable to reach someone when they call, they may leave a voicemail and a representative will return their call. The nature of the concern will determine the appropriate response and follow-up.

The support line is available to residents of Inverness, Victoria and Richmond Counties and the Town of Port Hawkesbury. To learn more, visit Western Cape Breton Municipal Support Line Remains Open | Municipality of the County of Inverness