Evacuation order lifted for Perry’s Cove

Residents of Perry’s Cove are now permitted to return home. The evacuation order has been lifted. Perry’s Cove remains under an evacuation alert and a regional state of emergency.

Route 70 remains closed north of Perry’s Cove to Northern Bay Brook Bridge. Residents returning to their properties are advised to travel through the detour around the closed section of highway via Route 74 and Route 80. Residents are asked to keep roadways clear.

Residents of Perry’s Cove will be provided masks, gloves, cleaning wipes, water testing kits and garbage bags at Carbonear Academy, 88 Valley Road, to assist them with the clean-up of their homes. Those returning home will also be provided a copy of: Returning Home Safely After a Wildfire, a detailed guide for residents returning to their homes after being evacuated due to a wildfire.

Residents of Perry’s Cove can still avail of the supports that have been provided to them at the Carbonear Academy.

For any residents who require transportation back to Perry’s Cove fully accessible busing will be available at 3:00 pm. at Carbonear Academy. The last bus will be leaving Carbonear Academy at 6:00 p.m.

Waste disposal bins are located at the at the intersection of Route 70 and Main Street East (adjacent to The Pickle Factory), Perry’s Cove. Residents can dispose of household waste at this location.

Waste disposed of in designated bins will be transported to an appropriate waste disposal location. Residents requiring assistance transporting waste to bins should call 709-729-0921, until 10:00 p.m. this evening.

If residents want to dispose of any appliances, there are areas next to the waste disposal bins identified as a drop off location for spoiled appliances. For those that may require special assistance, please leave appliances at the end of your property to be collected.

Residents in Perry’s Cove are asked not to drink, cook, or brush teeth with well water until the well is inspected, disinfected, and tested. Chemical and bacterial testing is recommended.