Public is Absent from the First Flood Meeting in the City

2009/04/21

16:54:45

Even with rain in the forecast residents of Saint John did not come in numbers to the first meeting outlining preparations during flood season.
Manager of the Saint John Emergency Management Organization Murielle Provost says residents living along rivers or streams need to prepare a 72 hour survival kit and to be ready for the worst.

Provost says for those living in Greater Saint John the next couple of weeks will determine how bad water levels will get. She says May 3rd generally is the beginning of the flood season for this city.
For those interested in attending a meeting, a presentation will be made at the KBM tonight at 7, and tomorrow at the North End Community Center starting at 3.

Numbers to know in this emergency flood season:

Emergenc- 911

NB EMO - 1800-561-4034

NB River Watch- 1-888-561-4048

Saint John Municipal Operations & Engineering/Saint John Water- 658-4455

Saint John Energy- 658-5252

NB Department of Health- 658-3022

Non Emergency Police- 648-3333

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