The Municipality of Shelburne 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 intent of a comfort center is to provide a warm, dry, and safe environment during daylight hours. Food and drink may or may not be available depending upon staff and availability.
An emergency shelter will offer the same resources as comfort centre plus cots and other potential amenities for overnight – emergency shelters will be activated in-conjunction with Canadian Red Cross.
| Emergency Shelter | Address | Status |
| Shelburne Community Center | 63 King St, Shelburne, NS | Closed |
| Lockeport Fire Hall | 67 Hall St, Lockeport, NS | Closed |
| Comfort Center | ||
| Sable River Community Centre | 256 Hwy 3, Sable River, NS | Closed |
| Middle and Upper Ohio Fire Hall | 4002 Hwy 203, Middle Ohio, NS | Closed |
| Churchover/Gunning Cove/Charlton Village Fire Hall | 1634 Shore Rd, Gunning Cove, NS | Closed |
| Northeast Harbour Fire Hall | 18 Fire Rd, North East Harbour, NS | Closed |
| West Green Harbour Community Center | Closed | |
| Birchtown Community Center | 37 Old Birchtown Rd, Shelburne, NS | Closed |