The
threat of flooding still looming over many parts of the province, with
River Watch warning water levels are forecasted to reach flood stage in
the Saint John-Quispamsis and Oak Point areas today.
Other
areas of the province including Fredericton and Grand Lake stay will see
water levels stay above flood stage. The organization calling the
flooding situation in the province continuously changing and asking
people to be on alert for ice movement and rising water levels.
Other
areas of concern include the upper St. John River at St.
Anne-de-Madawaska, the St. John River at Perth-Andover and the Tobique
First Nation, Woodstock and the Nashwaak rivers where ice jams are
predicted and water levels may rise. Click here for more information on these areas.
The
Department of Public Safety's EMO warning people to keep away from the
edge of waterways and not to use boats or kayaks in open water because
the currents are fast, could be carrying debris and is cold.
EMO and local authorities coordinating emergency social services in a number of communities. For
more information on shelters, call the Red Cross at
1-800-222-9597.