Some evacuation orders lifted in Conception Bay North

Some evacuation orders have been lifted in Conception Bay North. The evacuation order for Salmon Cove has been lifted effective immediately. The evacuation alert remains in place.

All residents are permitted to return to their properties; however, Route 70 remains closed between the Northern Bay Brook Bridge and Perry’s Cove. Residents returning to their properties are advised to travel through the detour around the closed section of highway via Route 74 and Route 80.

Buses are available at Carbonear Academy for those who need transportation. The last run will leave the school at 6:00 p.m.

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The evacuation order has also been lifted for Burnt Point-Gull Island and a Portion of Northern Bay. In Northern Bay, areas north of the Northern Bay Brook Bridge can return. The rest of Northern Bay remains under an evacuation order.

The area remains under an evacuation alert.

For any residents who require transportation back to Burnt Point-Gull Island and the portion of Northern Bay, buses are available at Carbonear Academy. The last bus will be leaving Carbonear Academy at 6:30 p.m.

Residents are asked to keep roadways clear and limit travel in the area to local traffic only. A roadblock will be set up at the entrance of the Northern Bay Brook Bridge.

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• A Welcome Centre has been set up at the AYLA Centre in Lower Island Cove for residents returning home today. The centre will be open until 10:00 p.m. this evening and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. tomorrow. The Salvation Army will be on site with their food truck to provide food and refreshments.

• Support persons will be on site to guide and assist returning residents, including mental health supports.

• Masks, gloves and garbage bags will be available at the welcome centre to assist residents with the clean-up of their homes. Information will also be available regarding spoiled food disposal, water safety, etc.

• Waste disposal bins are located at the entrance of Engine Mill Road, Burnt Point. Residents can dispose of household waste at this location.

• Items not permitted in waste bins include animal carcasses, yard and construction materials, and hazardous materials.

• If residents want to dispose of any appliances, they are asked to drop them to the designated areas near the waste disposal bins. For those that require special assistance, please leave appliances at the end of your property to be collected.

• Residents in the area are recommended to not drink, cook, or brush teeth with well water until the well is inspected, disinfected, and tested.

• Safe alternate sources of water for drinking, cooking and consumption should be used until water testing shows satisfactory results. Bottled water or sources known to be safe would be acceptable. Household water can still be used for washing, cleaning, and other household uses. Alternate water sources should be used for bathing or showering if the water has an odd appearance or odour.
  

A regional state of emergency remains in place for a portion of the Bay de Verde Peninsula, from Bristol’s Hope to Whiteway.