The Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment is monitoring an approaching weather system that is expected to bring strong winds, rain, and snow over Newfoundland and Labrador beginning this evening through to Thursday. Residents are reminded to take measures to ensure personal safety and to follow the latest weather forecast for alert bulletins at www.weather.gc.ca/warnings/index_e.html?prov=nl .

This system is forecast to bring strong winds and higher than normal water levels in coastal areas due to a combination of storm surge, high waves, and pounding surf. High storm surges increase risk of flooding in coastal regions, and residents are asked to exercise caution around these areas.

For information on being prepared, residents can visit:

• General emergency preparedness: www.getprepared.gc.ca 
• Storm surge preparedness information: getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/hzd/strmsrgs-en.aspx 

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Media contact
Lynn Robinson
Municipal Affairs and Environment
709-729-5449, 691-9466
lynnrobinson@gov.nl.ca