Comfort Centres for Oct 3.
Please note some rural fire departments have changed from comfort centres to areas where people charge devices and receive water.
If there is an area not listed here, please post in the comments section so it can be added to this list.
The Town of New Glasgow is providing a Comfort Centre at the North End Recreation Centre (534 High Street, New Glasgow), operating from 5:00 -8:00 p.m. A meal is provided during this time.
New Horizon's Club,
14 Kempt Street, Pictou
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Plymouth Fire Department
4667 East River East Side Road, Plymouth
8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
charging and water are available.
Linacy Fire Department
6735 NS-4, New Glasgow
8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thorburn Fire Department
738 Marsh Street, Thorburn
2-6 p.m.
Merigomish Fire Department
3259 Shore Road, Merigomish
4:30-6 p.m. – charge devices and get water
Alma Fire Department
80 Alma Loop
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
a backdoor is open for charging devices and using washrooms
River John Legion
2506 River John Station Road
Daily from 8 am – 5 p.m.
Eureka Fire Department
5222 Stellarton Trafalgar Road
3pm-7pm
Open for charging, washrooms and water. If you are in need of a hot meal, contact a member of the fire department.
Little Harbour Fire Department
8328 Pictou Landing Road
12:00-6:00 p.m.
Scotsburn Fire Department
4179 Scotsburn, Hwy 256
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
West Branch Community Centre
10 West Branch Road, River John
Open 24 hours until not needed anymore
Charge devices, water, tea, coffee, etc.
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