Voyent Alert
Introducing Voyent Alert!
In times of crisis, it is important that residents have access to trusted, timely and accurate information to ensure their own safety and that of their family and loved ones. In response to this need, the Municipality, along with the Town’s of Shelburne and Lockeport have chosen Voyent Alert! as the communication service provider for these kinds of events.
Voyent Alert! is a multi-purpose communication service used to send alerts to residents, businesses, and visitors during critical events like fires or floods as well as for relevant day-to-day communications such as public notices, community event notification, water advisories, etc.
How to Register:
Registration for the service is FREE and simple.
For Mobile App Alerts: Download and install the Voyent Alert! app from the Apple or Google Play app stores.
For Email, Text Message or Voice Call Alerts: Register online at https://register.voyent-alert.com
What You Can Expect:
Communications Your Way: Receive alerts over a wide variety of communication channels including mobile apps, text/SMS alerting, email or voice calling You can register for all or one of them. Use the “my contacts” tab on the website or app to add or change your preferences.
Follow Multiple Locations: Voyent Alert! allows you to create and follow multiple locations such as “Kids School” or “Mom’s House”. Any event or communication related to your followed locations will be forwarded to you along your preferred communication channel. Use the “my locations” tab on the website or app to add or change your preferences.
No Message Fatigue: Voyent Alert’s smart alerting capabilities ensure that you will only get notified when a communication is relevant to you or one of the locations you are following. Use the “my topics” tab on the website or app to add or change your preferences.
Privacy is Paramount: Registration is anonymous, and no information volunteered or derived is shared or used for marketing or data harvesting purposes. Locational information from your followed locations is only used to determine its proximity to an alert event and to provide critical context within the communications (such as distance and direction).
Leaving is Easy: Both mobile applications and web-based accounts provide access to an unsubscribe feature accessed via the menu icon on the top right of the screen/page. If the service isn’t working out simply click on the “Unsubscribe” button and you won’t be hearing from us again.
For more information you can check out the FAQ and the Voyent Alert Privacy Policy.
Emergency Services
Police Services
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has provided policing services to the Town of Shelburne since the 1970s. They provide services such as:
- The investigation, the detection and prevention of crime
- Enforcement of laws
- The maintenance of peace and order
- Protection of life and property
The RCMP may also assist with emergencies and special events where increased personnel resources are required.
The Shelburne Detachment Office is located at 199 Harriett Street. For non-emergencies and general inquiries, please call (902) 875-2490.
In the event of an emergency, please call "9-1-1".
Fire Services
Fire Protection Services have been a part of the Town of Shelburne since the late 1800’s. Members of the Shelburne Volunteer Fire Department provide fire protection for the Town of Shelburne and part of the Municipality of the District of Shelburne.
The Shelburne Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD) consists of 43 dedicated volunteers who are trained to provide fire protection services to the citizens of Shelburne. In addition to fire prevention, the Volunteer Firefighters educate the citizens of Shelburne County on fire prevention, assist with motor vehicle accidents, search and rescue efforts, and ice rescue when needed. They work with organizations such as the schools in the area, and Roseway Manor doing regularly scheduled fire drills and education sessions to ensure the safety of Shelburne County Citizens and a portion of the Municipal District of Shelburne.
The Fire Station is located at 63 King Street.
Inquiries: 902-875-3106.
Emergency Services:"9-1-1"
pdf EMO 72 hour preparedness booklet (1.81 MB)
Civic Numbering
When first responders drive towards your home, can they see your civic number from the roadway?
If you can't see your civic number at night from the roadway, neither can our First Responders!
Shelburne & Area Lions Club is a non-profit organization that helps the community in many ways. Making civic number signs is just one of the many fundraisers that we do. To order your civic number sign, simply complete the order form and send it to the address provided or call the number provided.
Nominate a Volunteer
Submit a Volunteer Opportunity
Other Useful Links
- Employment
- Media
- Community Groups
- Tourism
- Local Business
- Cultural Organizations
- Municipalities in Shelburne County
Employment Services
Media & Reference
- CJLS Radio - Yarmouth
- CKBW - Bridgewater
- Photos of Shelburne on Flickr
- The Salt Wire
- Secrets of Successful Small Communities
- Climate Change Risk Report
Community Groups
- Shelburne County Garden Club
- Shelburne County Exhibition Association
- Shelburne County Family Resource Centre
- Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club
- P.E.T. Projects
- Shelburne Curling Club
- Youth Wellness Centre - Our House
- Maritime Injury Center
Tourism
- Visit Shelburne and Lockeport
- Shelburne County Tourism Association
- Discover Shelburne County's Facebook Group
- Discover Shelburne County on Twitter
- Islands Provincial Park
- Birding Destinations of Shelburne County
- Shelburne Guild Hall Market
- Tidal Predictions
- Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve
Local Business
- Cooke Aquaculture
- Shelburne Chamber of Commerce
- Port of Shelburne
- The Coopers Inn
- The Ship’s Galley
- Shelburne Harbourside Cottages
- Shelburne Mall
- Sandy Lane Vacation Rentals
- Whispering Waves Cottages
- Boulder Cove Cottages
- The Whirligig Book Shop
Cultural Organizations
- Black Loyalist Heritage Centre
- Shelburne County Archives & Genealogical Society
- Shelburne County GenWeb - part of the Nova Scotia and Canada GenWeb projects
- Osprey Arts Centre
- McKay Memorial Library
- Shelburne County Arts Council
- Shelburne County Exhibition Association
- Shelburne County Museum
- South Shore Connect