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

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

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

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.

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

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

The New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization says water levels have dropped below the flood stage in most areas.

An announcement on flood assistance for this year is expected from Higgs in the coming days.

According to the city almost 75 volunteers have signed up to help dismantle sandbag fortifications and remove and any wet parts of affected homes.

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.