Residents of 15 communities in the province have been warned to remain on high alert, as more rain is expected
FREDERICTON — Over the next day or so, about 120 Canadian soldiers will be deployed across western New Brunswick to help residents threatened by rising floodwaters.
“We do have some vehicles that are a little more suitable to going through deep water,” Lt.-Col. Sean French, commander of the 2nd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, told a briefing in Fredericton.French said the soldiers, who are part of an immediate reaction unit, are also prepared to conduct “wellness checks” in various communities.Water levels in the Saint John River Basin are expected to rise significantly over the next few days, reaching or passing flood stage in several areas.
Greg MacCallum, director of New Brunswick’s Emergency Measures Organization , said no major flooding was reported as of Saturday afternoon, but previous experience shows the rising waters are sure to lead to road closures in several areas, particularly in Fredericton and communities farther south.
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