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August 23, 2009

Public Advisory: Town of Placentia Declares Local State of Emergency

Utilizing the authority of the Municipalities Act, Mayor Bill Hogan and the town council of Placentia have declared a state of emergency for low lying areas of the town.

Evacuation of at-risk residents will convene shortly.

The town has been advised by Environment Canada and Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador (FES-NL), that a severe weather warning has been issued for the southeast coast, including the Connaigre Peninsula, west to Francois.

Hurricane Bill is tracking faster than previously expected. As a result the peak storm surge is expected to occur closer to high tide than previously forecast. A storm surge between 50 and possibly 90 centimetres above high astronomical tide is expected to occur near midnight.

FES-NL is recommending that communities place themselves on a high state of alert and that personnel be put on watch throughout the night. If properties are affected evacuations in other communities may be necessary.

Officials with FES-NL will be on the Burin and Connaigre Peninsulas and in Placentia this evening.

If an emergency requiring assistance occurs, residents are reminded to contact their local fire department and/or police for assistance. Should flooding occur, residents should contact their municipality as well as the fire department and police. Communities which become unable to cope with local emergencies may contact Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador at the 24-hour emergency line at 709-729-3703.

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Media contact:

Bradley Power

Public Relations Specialist

Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador

709-729-0889, 697-5216

bradleypower@gov.nl.ca

2009 08 23                     9:10 p.m.

 


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