City Prepared for Forecasted Rain

City crews are preparing for another weather event forecasted to bring significant rain, mild temperatures, and snow melt on Thursday night into Friday.

City Preparations
Public Works are preparing sandbags and road barricades, clearing catch basins, culverts and ensuring waterways are clear from debris. Staff are fueling and preparing equipment, including trucks, loaders and graders. Vehicles are stocked with signs and barricades should street closures be required.

Information for Residents
For updates on traffic interruptions and road closures, residents can sign up for traffic advisories here, or check the city’s website under Public Advisory.

Report any road or hazard to the City by contacting Access St. John’s at 311 or 754-CITY (2489), or online. Downed power lines or power outages can be reported directly to Newfoundland Power online or by phone 1-800-474-5711.

Please allow for extra time when commuting and avoid unnecessary travel during extreme weather. Grand Concourse Authority trail systems near water, such as Rennie’s River, Waterford River and Quidi Vidi Lake are prone to flooding during snow melt and heavy rain. Please avoid these areas.