Justice and Public Safety
February 2, 2015

Public Advisory: Adverse Weather Conditions Anticipated Throughout Newfoundland and Labrador

Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador (FES-NL) encourages residents to be cautious around coastlines and waterways over the coming days as there is potential for elevated water levels due to large waves and pounding surf associated with a weather system forecast to affect the province tomorrow (Tuesday, February 3).

According to Environment Canada, an intensifying low pressure system will track into the Gulf of St. Lawrence on Tuesday. Higher than normal water levels and rough pounding surf are expected to develop along the western and southern coasts of Newfoundland on Tuesday morning. Current guidance indicates that the highest water levels may reach 100 centimetres to coincide with high tide. However, this water level is below storm surge warning levels.

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 02 02                              4:35 p.m.