The Council of Region of Queens Municipality has established an emergency planning group in order to provide a prompt and coordinated response to emergencies throughout Queens County. The emergency service providers include fire, police, ambulance, health, municipal, Transportation, Community Services, Natural Resources, Ground Search and Rescue, and communications.
The Emergency Management Organization (EMO) of Nova Scotia is also available to assist in the case of an emergency in Queens. Check out the EMO Nova Scotia website for general information and on being prepared or contact our Emergency Management Coordinator, Louis Landry, phone: 902-350-3804, email: emo@regionofqueens.com
When a pending or real emergency situation arises in our community, you should have a battery or crank powered radio available and tune into our local radio stations, CKBW (94.5 FM), COUNTRY (100.7 FM), QCCR (99.3 FM) or CBC (97.1 FM) for updates and important information.
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Currently, there is are a number of dry wells throughout Queens County – please read below for options for residents with dry wells
Updated: October 27, 2025
Residents of Queens County: Is your well dry or low?
Until current dry conditions improve and there is substantial rainfall throughout Queens County, everyone is doing what they can to conserve water.
The Municipality is organizing options for people to get potable and non potable water, as well as shower access. The current list is posted below and is on the Municipality’s website and Facebook page. It will be updated as more options are confirmed.
Currently, the following sources are available for residents, free of charge:
WATER
* Cowie Well, 733 Main Street, Liverpool
* Coastal Queens Place, 8100 Highway 3, Port Mouton
* West Queens Recreation Association, 70 River Head Road, Port Mouton.
* North Queens Fire Department, 9793 Hwy. 8, Caledonia
SHOWERS
Greenfield Recreation Centre, 5048 Highway 210, Greenfield. Sign in on site, first come first served. Open for use: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat, & Sun — 4 pm to 8 pm and Tues & Fri hours — 6 am to 8 am
West Queens Recreation Association, 70 River Head Road, Port Mouton. Book your shower by calling 902-683-2960.
Queens Place Emera Centre, 50 Queens Place Drive, Brooklyn. Book by calling 902-354-4422.
Coastal Queens Place, 8100 Highway 3, Port Mouton. Book your shower by calling 902-220-4062.
