The West Hants Regional Municipality has many comfort centres that may be activated during an emergency event and typically after 72-hours. Depending on the event, they may open sooner. Nova Scotia's Emergency Management Office has identified many criteria and guidelines for municipalities to consider before designating a facility as a comfort centre.
The Municipality is aware that there are some other private locations within our region that open their doors as a 'community courtesy' during a time of need; however, they are outside of what the Municipality has designated as "comfort centres". The comfort centres offered by West Hants Regional Municipality (through partnerships), include:
| Comfort Centre | Address | Availabilities | Status |
| Brooklyn Civic Centre (at BFD Station 1) | 995 Hwy. 215, Brooklyn, NS (Newport) | Power via back-up generator, light refreshments incl. water, accessible, showers/bathrooms, device charging | CLOSED |
| Brooklyn Fire Station (at BFD Station 2) | N/A | Not official comfort centre (yet). In the process of installing infrastructure. Once complete, this will be updated. | N/A |
| Royal Canadian Legion Br. 009 | 35 Empire Lane, Windsor, NS | Power via back-up generator, light refreshments incl. water, accessible, bathrooms, device charging | CLOSED |
| Southwest Hants Fire Hall | 1884 Hwy. 14, Vaughans, NS | Power via back-up generator, light refreshments incl. water, accessible, bathrooms, device charging | CLOSED |
| Summerville Fire Hall | 59 Summerville Wharf Rd, Summerville, NS | Power via back-up generator, light refreshments incl. water, accessible, bathrooms, device charging | CLOSED |
| Walton Shore Fire Hall | 4281 Walton Woods Road, Walton, NS | Power via back-up generator, light refreshments incl. water, accessible, bathrooms, device charging | CLOSED |
| West Hants Ground Search & Rescue | 821 Hwy. 1, Mount Denson, NS | Power via back-up generator, light refreshments incl. water, accessible, bathrooms, device charging | CLOSED |
| Windsor Community Centre | 78 Thomas Street, Windsor, NS | Power via back-up generator, light refreshments incl. water, accessible, bathrooms, device charging | CLOSED |
| Emergency Shelter | Address | Availabilities | Status |
| Hants County War Memorial Community Centre (Windsor Community Centre) | 78 Thomas Street, Windsor, NS | Same as comfort centre plus cots and other potential amenities (for overnight) - Activated in-conjunction with Canadian Red Cross | CLOSED |
| Royal Canadian Legion Br. 009 | 35 Empire Lane, Windsor, NS | Same as comfort centre plus cots and other potential amenities (for overnight) - Activated in-conjunction with Canadian Red Cross | CLOSED |