Some would call this the calm after the storm, while others still have a lot of cleaning up to do.
Spokesperson for New Brunswick’s Emergency Measures Organization Geoffrey Downey says with all of the mixed precipitation that fell, that has caused issues on roadways, “There has been localized flooding and that is the real concern right now. The temperature has dropped blow freezing. What we are asking people to do is be patient. Driving conditions aren’t ideal and it is going to take some time to get everything done today.”
Monday, Jan. 21, 8:10 a.m. / lundi, 18 jan, 8h10 #NBEMO #OMUNB #NBStorm pic.twitter.com/5kUEp1KF4g
— NBEMO / OMUNB (@NBEMO_OMUNB) January 21, 2019
Meantime, if you weren’t prepared for this storm, there is still a chance to get ready for the next one, “Checking things like your 72 hour emergency preparedness kit and making sure it is well stocked in the case there is a power outage that goes on longer than you would like it to. Also, check you drains to ensure water can get away from your property.”
Will you know what to do when an #nbstorm arrives? Get the info you need: https://t.co/V1PxIrWIYV pic.twitter.com/Row2VhPaC0
— NBEMO / OMUNB (@NBEMO_OMUNB) January 17, 2019
He also suggests if you are heading somewhere else in the province today, check to ensure the roads are open.
#NBHwy126 Rogersville to Moncton: Travel advisory removed. Covered – snow, Drifting Snow. poor visibility. Road reopened. 12:03
— NewBrunswick511 (@brunswick511) January 21, 2019