STORM CENTRE >>> SEPTEMBER 22-24, 2022 (HURRICANE FIONA)

STORM CENTRE >>> HURRICANE FIONA
As Hurricane Fiona takes aim at the Maritimes, the Town of Bridgewater is activating its Storm Centre. All Town public notices specific to the storm can be found by going to www.bridgewater.ca/storm. Updates will be added over the next 48 to 72 hours as additional information is received.

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TOWN OF BRIDGEWATER SERVICE NOTICES >>> Service notices will be placed in this section as they are received:

TRANSIT NOTICE >>> Bridgewater Transit service has begun as of 8 a.m. Saturday morning.

PARKS & TRAILS CLOSURES >>> In keeping with steps being taken by the Province of Nova Scotia, all Town of Bridgewater parks and trails will close at 12 Noon on Friday, September 23, and will remain closed to all public use until further notice. This closure will allow crews to fully inspect parks and trails after the storm to ensure there has been no storm damage that may be a danger to the public.

DOCK CLOSURES >>> - All Town of Bridgewater floating docks will be closed during the storm (beginning Friday). No boats are to be tied to Town docks or otherwise used during the storm. 

LCLC HOURS >>> The LCLC will close at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 23, and will not re-open until at least 12 Noon on Saturday, September 24.

DESBRISAY MUSEUM >>> DesBrisay Museum will be closed to the public on Saturday, September 24.

OTHER STORM REMINDERS
As you prepare for the storm, we're asking the public to be aware of the following:
- Transit riders should anticipate there may be a disruption in service on Saturday morning resulting from the storm. Additional information will be posted and shared as it is received.
- Public Works is often asked for sump pumps, which the Town of Bridgewater does not provide to residents or businesses. You can contact one of the many local hardware businesses prior to the storm to talk about options.
- If your basement is flooding, please do not call the fire department as this can potentially take valuable resources away from emergency response. Instead, please reach out to local water damage and property restoration companies for assistance.
- Use Thursday and Friday to prepare. Secure items in your yard, check and clear downspouts, if you have a sump pump or generator ensure that it's working and ready to go, get any food, medicines, or supplies you'll need to allow you and each member of your household to shelter in place for up to 72 hours.