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Jenny Saulnier was at her home in Hammonds Plains, N.S., when she first saw flames crashing toward her backyard. She said what occurred next was like 'a scene from a horror movie.'
It has been a long year navigating the insurance process and dealing with financial losses for many Nova Scotians recovering from the wildfires. Trying to rebuild has brought with it additional stress both in Halifax and in Shelburne County.
The report says the Halifax Regional Municipality has great staff who know how to handle emergencies, but the city's actual plans and policies are not thorough and lack proper documentation.