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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Saint John Prepares For Lots Of Rain

Saint John is going to get really wet tonight and tomorrow with 60 millimetres of rain forecast and strong winds so the City is preparing for potential flooding.

Municipal Operations will be monitoring the weather and clearing and maintaining drainage paths.
You are asked to check eaves troughs and drainage swales, as well as catch basins or ditches on or near their property for debris.

Residents are advised to use caution when driving and to observe barricades and road closures.
Police will be monitoring any flooded roads and taking measures including enforcement to ensure compliance with barricades and traffic signs .

Saint John Water will be monitoring water quality at Latimer Lake and Spruce Lake.
Crews are also doing maintenance work in advance of the rain to ensure wastewater pumping stations and wastewater treatment facilities are prepared for heavy rain.

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