Justice and Public Safety
March 21, 2015

Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador

Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador (FES-NL) has been monitoring the current Environment Canada forecast on an approaching weather system which is anticipated to affect this province.

According to Environment Canada, an intense low pressure system will approach Newfoundland from the southwest tonight before tracking northward across the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Sunday. The potential exists for high waves and pounding surf during high tide Sunday morning over the entire south coast of the island, particularly southeast facing shorelines.

Municipalities and local service districts should ensure infrastructure such as roads, ditches and drains are clear of debris and appropriate provisions are made for the delivery of services in the event the weather has a greater effect than anticipated.

Residents are reminded to follow the latest weather forecast for further alert bulletins and to take measures to ensure personal safety. More information regarding weather forecasts and warnings can be found at weather.gc.ca/warnings/index_e.html?prov=nl. Information regarding general emergency preparedness is available at www.getprepared.gc.ca/.

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Media contact:

Bradley Power
Public Relations Specialist
Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador
709-729-0857, 690-1810
bradleypower@gov.nl.ca

2015 03 21                                                                       3:45 p.m.