HRM advises those living on the coast to evacuate

Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents living along the shoreline to get out of harm's way with the approach of Hurricane Dorian.

"We are preparing for the worst," said HRM official EricaFleck.

Those living in high-risk areaslike Sambro, Peggys Coveand along the Eastern Shoreare being urged to voluntarily evacuate.

Waves are expected to reach as high as 15metres in some places.

Comfort centres will open Saturday at the Canada Games Centre, Dartmouth East Community Centreand the Saint Margarets Centre.

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