Access to town of Badger restricted

The declared State of Emergency remains in effect in the town of Badger. Access is not permitted in the red zone area under any circumstance.

In dry areas where there is no threat of immediate danger, temporary access is permitted on an emergency basis only, for the purpose of heating homes. This temporary access is limited to one person per household.

Residents wishing to have temporary access to their homes in dry areas must be authorized to do so at the Emergency Operations Centre, where they will be provided with a temporary pass.

Media contact: Lynn Hammond, Communications (709) 685-5000.

2003 02 25                                        1:00 p.m.