Winds of change: Sdevere weather in the Annapolis Valley
LE3 .A278 2006
2006
Duke, David
Acadia University
Bachelor of Arts
Honours
History
History & Classics
Throughout its recorded history, Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley has been struck numerous times by severe storms. Four of the worst such events are the Saxby Gale of 5 October 1869, the Gale of 25 August 1927, Hurricane Edna on 11 September 1954, and the Groundhog Day Gale of 2 February 1976. Though all four were cyclonic storms (the first three were hurricanes and the last a nor’easter), they were made worse, to varying degrees, by lunar cycles coinciding with the times they struck the Annapolis Valley. Surprisingly few lives were lost in the storms, but the storm surges, heavy winds, and excessive rains associated with these storms inflicted millions of dollars of damage to the Annapolis Valley, especially to the fruit and agricultural sectors of the economy. The reactions to these storms reflect not only the unique character of the Annapolis Valley, but also the changing attitudes, priorities, and expectations, of citizens in Nova Scotia. The actions undertaken in the aftermaths of the storms are good indicators for future planning. Knowing what did work and what did not will help to formulate ideas and plans on what to do when the next storm strikes.
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