NB Flooding 2019

• Spring flooding: New Brunswick Red Cross closes flood office in Fredericton

  Federal officials say 5,500 homes along the Saint John River flooded or were at risk of flooding when the river spilled its banks in April.

  Environment

  Dec 14, 2019
  
• New Brunswick disaster assistance application open until Aug. 30 for those affected by flooding

  New Brunswick is also offering assistance to anyone who needs help filling out an application for disaster assistance.

  Environment

  Aug 22, 2019
  
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• New Brunswick’s special pickups of flood debris to end soon

  Hundreds of homes were affected by this year's spring flooding in the province and some areas are still cleaning up. 

  Environment

  Jun 24, 2019
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• Red Cross registration ending for N.B residents impacted by flooding

  Registration ensures people receive information about potential Red Cross assistance.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2019
• N.B. issues warning about carbon monoxide poisoning as province continues to repair flood damage

  The tasteless, odourless, and coulourless gas is emitted by generators and other gas powered machines commonly used in maintenance and repair work.

  Canada

  May 8, 2019
• Health Canada warns victims of spring flooding about possible dangers to health when they return home

  Federal biologist Francis Lavoie says it's important to dry wet walls and belongings within 48 hours, but that's not often possible in the case of flooding.

  Environment

  May 2, 2019
• New Brunswick begins talks with Ottawa on funds for flood relief and mitigation

  Blaine Higgs met with the federal finance minister Wednesday morning and says Bill Morneau was receptive to what's needed for flooding relief and future mitigation.

  Politics

  May 1, 2019
• Trans-Canada Highway reopens across New Brunswick after week-long flood closure

  The provincial government announced Wednesday that the highway now runs one lane in each direction for a section where flooding had occurred.

  Traffic

  May 1, 2019
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• Higgs says New Brunswick should be prepared for hard choices after second year of flooding

  Blaine Higgs said the decisions made by the government this year may be different from the actions of the provincial government under Brian Gallant in 2018.

  Environment

  Apr 30, 2019
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• Southern New Brunswick still flooded as waters slowly recede

  The Trans-Canada Highway remains closed between Oromocto and River Glade, with the transportation department reporting 84 road closures across the province.

  Environment

  Apr 28, 2019