Oromocto Emergency Alert System
4 Doyle Drive E2V 2V3 Oromocto, NB, Canada

Alert Ready, the national emergency alert system, will be tested in New Brunswick on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 10:55 a.m. The test will take place on television, radio and wireless devices. For more information, go to www.alertready.ca

New Brunswickers can now complete an online self-referral to be tested for COVID-19. If you’re experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19 and do not nee...d to talk to a nurse, complete the self assessment found at www.gnb.ca/coronavirus for next steps. Once you have submitted your request to be tested online, it can take up to 24-48 hours for our test assessment centres to contact you and schedule your appointment. https://bit.ly/3dlZ3wp

Nov. 1-7 is Storm Preparedness Week. Follow NBEMO - OMUNB on Facebook and Twitter for tips and information to keep you and your family safe.

NBEMO is tracking the progress of hurricane Teddy. Please stay informed via trusted sources and officials.

Need to get your child tested for COVID-19? An alternative to the deep nasal cavity swab is a nose swab and throat swab which is more comfortable and easier for a child. You can request this option on site. To get tested, complete an online self-referral. https://bit.ly/3dlZ3wp

Heat alert and response system begins for 2020 season 27 May 2020 FREDERICTON (GNB) Heat event surveillance started across the province this week. If needed, ...alerts will be issued through the Heat Alert and Response System to inform New Brunswickers and community response partners when a heat event is coming. While I encourage New Brunswickers to get outside and enjoy the warmer temperatures, it is important that we inform them of the risks of high heat so they can take appropriate health precautions when necessary, said Dr. Jennifer Russell, chief medical officer of health. The heat alert system has three levels based on factors that characterize an extreme heat event: intensity, duration and nighttime exposure. The regional Public Health offices monitor meteorological alerting provided by Environment and Climate Change Canada to determine when it is necessary to issue a heat alert. New Brunswickers are reminded to take the following actions to prevent heat illness during any level of heat alert: Drink plenty of cool fluids, especially water, before feeling thirsty. Wear lightweight, loose-fitting and light-coloured clothing. Keep the sun out with curtains or blinds. Plan outdoor activities around cooler parts of the day while respecting physical distancing. Avoid exposure to the sun. Never leave someone or a pet in your care inside a parked car. Spend a few hours in a cool place or in an air-conditioned location while maintaining physical distancing, (i.e. a mall, library, church, shaded park or at a pool) or find a shaded area. While following Public Health’s COVID-19 Community Public Health Measures, frequently check-in with vulnerable family members or neighbours to make sure they are coping well. Connecting virtually in light of COVID-19 is encouraged. Avoid using the stove for cooking a meal. Take cool showers or baths until refreshed. Use your air conditioner if you have one. Make arrangements to spend time or sleep in a cooler place. Sprinkle clothing with water. Splash cool water on your face and back of neck. Organizers of sporting events should follow the New Brunswick COVID-19 recovery plan. If outdoor sport events are allowed to occur, modify the rules to accommodate additional water breaks or consider rescheduling outdoor activities. Heat alert advisories for the various cities and regions will be issued on the Department of Health Twitter account, @NBHealth, and the provincial government’s Facebook page. More information about the Heat Alert and Response System is available online. https://www2.gnb.ca//en/news/news_release.2020.05.0302.html

REMINDER: The declaration of emergency under the Emergency Measures Act was formally extended to April 30. Changes have also been made to the mandatory order, s...ummarized in this infographic. We all need to continue to do our part to protect each other and our essential workers by following the instructions under the state of emergency. #flattenthecurve See more

15 April 2020 - Notice to the Public - a fire has occurred at an apartment building located at 980 Onandaga Street. There are no injuries reported at this time. There are 32 units in the building. A number of residents have been dislocated and will require temporary lodging. Residents have been received at a registration and inquiry point at the Hazen Park Center by Town Staff. This information has been shared with the Red Cross who is coordinating support and booking ...temporary accommodations at Days Inn. Family and friends seeking to contact residents are able to make inquiries regarding their registration by contacting the Red Cross - 1-506-440-5371. - the Red Cross staff are currently reaching out to impacted families to provide support. - the building is not currently available for access by residents, as the fire is still being managed by fire crews. When the incident commander clears the building for access, the building superintendent and Red Cross staff will be notified. The incident commander will coordinate access for emergency medications or other critical supplies.

The Oromocto Fire Department is on the scene of a structure fire at Onondaga Street. Please avoid the area to allow the crews to safely respond to the fire

Please see notice issued by Minister Carr regarding available sandbags.

WEARING OF NON-MEDICAL MASKS The Department of Health advises new evidence suggests that pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic people could transmit the virus. Th...e Special Advisory Committee on COVID-19 has come to a consensus that wearing a non-medical maskeven if you have no symptomsis an additional measure you can take to protect others around you. In situations where physical distancing is difficult to maintain whether that be public transit or the grocery store a non-medical mask can reduce the chance of respiratory droplets coming into contact with others or land on surfaces. Wearing a non-medical mask in the community has not been proven to protect the person wearing it. It is an additional way that YOU CAN PROTECT OTHERS. Wearing a non-medical mask in the community does not mean you can back off the public health measures that we know work to protect you. You must continue to practice physical distancing and good hygiene, like frequent handwashing, and regularly disinfect high-touch surfaces. See more