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.
After a year where multiple natural disasters hit HRM, city staff is now working on enhancing its emergency management program after receiving an assessment report.
Halifax is moving ahead on work to integrate its municipal police force and the RCMP serving the region, which could see forces eventually share training and communications, as well as technology and certain units.