Residents asked to prepare for heavy rainfall followed by potentially icy conditions through Friday afternoon

With a rainfall warning in effect for Saint John for ​today through Friday, the Saint John EMO is warning residents to be prepared. The current forecast is 30 to 40 mm of rain, followed by the potential for a flash freeze on Friday afternoon. Surfaces such as highways, roads, sidewalks, and parking lots may become icy and slippery quickly. Please be aware and be cautious when walking or driving. The City will continue to monitor updated forecasts as the weather event approaches.

The City’s Public Works and Transportation crews are preparing trucks with road barricades and signage and will continue to clear major catch basins and drainage gutters across the City. The SJ-EMO will monitor the weather and respond if necessary.

What you can do to help:

• If able, clear catch basins and gutters from any obstructions like snow and ice near homes.
• Use caution and be safe around coastal areas.
• Reduce driving speeds, keep headlights on, observe all posted signage and barricades and avoid driving through any areas that are covered in water.

To report flooding, contact the City’s Customer Service Centre at 658-4455.

To report a fallen power line or power outages, call Saint John Energy at 658-5252 or visit them online.

For emergencies, call 911.

For updates, visit www.saintjohn.ca, follow us on Twitter or Facebook and local media.

Here to help – For inquiries related to municipal services, contact the City of Saint John Customer Service Centre at (506) 658-4455, email service@saintjohn.ca or visit us in person on the Ground Floor of City Hall, 15 Market Square, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.