New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization

• New Brunswick EMO urges residents to ‘batten down the hatches’ for Hurricane Fiona

  “We shouldn’t take it lightly, you know, it’s not the type of thing that you want to go watch the waves crashing into the shore,” said Public Safety Minister Bill Hogan.

  Weather

  Sep 22, 2022
  
• New Brunswick premier says province can handle flooding during COVID-19 crisis 

  "We're watching it very closely and currently we've had melting conditions that are like a typical March. We hope that continues."

  Environment

  Mar 25, 2020
  
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• Ingredients are there for N.B. flooding, but too early to forecast: officials

  Greg MacCallum, director of New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization, says people should be prepared, and that includes having flood insurance.

  Environment

  Mar 9, 2020
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• New Brunswick EMO advising residents to brace for flood season

  People in Maugerville, N.B., are already bracing themselves for what could be another disastrous flood season.

  Environment

  Mar 4, 2020
• Minto tire fire covered with sand as air quality and water advisories remain in effect

  An air quality advisory and a "do not consume" water advisory remain in place at this time.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2019
• Smoke quantity, density dropping as sand smothers New Brunswick tire fire

  About 2,300 loads of sand have been dumped to date at the TRACC recycling facility.

  Environment

  Dec 26, 2019
• ‘Do not consume’ water advisory still in place for industrial park in Minto, N.B.

  Residents were told to not consume their drinking water until assessments have been made to ensure that water is safe to drink.

  Health

  Dec 23, 2019
• Tire fire at recycling plant results in air advisories in central New Brunswick

  New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization says the fire at the TRACC recycling facility was under control as of noon local time.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2019
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• 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
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• New Brunswick officials warning residents to avoid contact with floodwater that could contain sewage

  According to the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization, the water could pose health risks, including sickness and infections.

  Health

  Apr 30, 2019