UPDATE: Evacuation order expanded to more streets in Badger, rest of town on alert
The evacuation orders have expanded to more neighbourhoods in Badger due to flooding.
The Town of Badger has declared a state of emergency, and has issued an evacuation order for the following sections of the town:
- The areas required to evacuate, all civic numbers:
- Beothuk Street
- Earle Street
- Kinsman Drive
- Main Street
- Park Street
- River Road
- Sheppard Street
- North side of Badger Drive, all even civic numbers.
- Maple Street, civic numbers 34-76 and 33-99 inclusive.
Evacuees are asked to register at a reception centre located at the Badger Community Centre, 19 Maple Street.
The Provincial Emergency Operations Centre is at Level 2and is actively monitoring this situation. Emergency management partners have been engaged to respond, where necessary.
Evacuees are asked to register at a reception centre located at the Badger Community Centre, 19 Maple Street.
For the most up to date information, please visit the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s social media channels on Facebook and on X.
Mental health resources are available by calling 811 or visiting www.nl.bridgethegapp.ca
Visit Be Prepared for more information on emergency preparedness.
NTV’s Colleen Lewis was in Badger Thursday and had this report earlier in the day.