Municipal Affairs
February 8, 2013

Public Advisory: Residents Urged to Use Caution in Town of Badger

In the interest of public safety, Fire and Emergency Services – Newfoundland and Labrador (FES-NL), is encouraging residents and visitors to the Town of Badger to take necessary precautions in light of the ice jam advisory by the Department of Environment and Conservation.

Residents are advised they should avoid the lower end of Badger Brook and Little Red Indian Brook until further notice, as water and ice conditions in the area are potentially dangerous. These brooks flow directly into the Exploits River. Individuals, either travelling on foot or by snowmobile, should pay particular attention to where they are travelling and avoid the areas of the lower end of Badger Brook and Little Red Indian Brook throughout the coming days.

FES-NL, in conjunction with the Town of Badger and other Provincial Government, departments, continues to monitor the situation and will provide further advisories as necessary.

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Media contact:
Cheryl Gullage
Public Relations Specialist
Fire and Emergency Services – Newfoundland and Labrador
709-729-0857, 631-9962
cherylgullage@gov.nl.ca

2013 02 08                                 4:50 p.m.