Flooding in downtown Fredericton. (Submitted/Government of New Brunswick)
The federal government has accepted the provincial government’s request for help with spring flooding.
Premier Blaine Higgs spoke to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last night. Higgs says he has offered his support including the assistance of the Canadian Armed Forces as needed and required.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and I had a conversation regarding the forecasted flood conditions along the Saint John River Valley and the need for federal assistance. (1/4)
— Blaine Higgs (@BlaineHiggs) April 20, 2019
The Prime Minister offered his support including the assistance of Canadian Armed Forces as needed and required.(2/4)
— Blaine Higgs (@BlaineHiggs) April 20, 2019
Meetings between officials with the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organizations and representatives from the Armed Forces also met last night.
Flooding is forecast in more than 15 communities between Saint-François-de-Madawaska and Saint John in the coming days.
