The Provincial Government is encouraging residents to be extra cautious around coastlines in the coming days.

Environment Canada is advising that high waves, pounding surf and higher than normal water levels are expected on the east coast of the province tonight (Tuesday, November 8) into tomorrow (Wednesday, November 9). North facing coastal communities along the Avalon Peninsula and in the St. John’s vicinity may be at risk of minor flooding and damage to coastal infrastructure due to pounding surf.

Regional forecast information is available from Environment Canada.

Municipalities and local service districts are advised to review their emergency management plans and monitor coastal infrastructure. Efforts should be made to protect vulnerable coastal locations given the potential of damage to infrastructure.

Residents and communities are asked to use caution and to take steps to ensure personal and public safety. Waves of any size can be unpredictable and dangerous, so residents are asked to please stay away from the coastline during this time.

Visit gov.nl.ca/beprepared for more information on emergency preparedness.

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Media contact

Emily-Jane Gillingham
Justice and Public Safety
709-729-2634, 730-4607
emilygillingham@gov.nl.ca