Public Advisory: Emergency Services Available for Individuals Stranded Due to Closure of Bay d’Espoir Highway

  • Children, Seniors and Social Development

August 6, 2022

The Canadian Red Cross and Salvation Army are continuing to deliver emergency services for individuals who are stranded on the Trans-Canada Highway due to the closure of the Bay d’Espoir Highway.

The Canadian Red Cross is coordinating emergency lodging for individuals who live in the areas affected by the Bay d’Espoir Highway closure. A congregate shelter has been set up at the Windsor Pentecostal Church at 97 King Street, Grand Falls-Windsor.  Please note the shelter has moved to this new, larger location to accommodate more people who may be in need. Individuals can access the shelter at any time after 6:00 p.m. today (Saturday, August 6).

For more information on emergency lodging, please contact the Canadian Red Cross at 1-800-222-9597.

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Media contact
Khadija Rehma
Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768, 730-2977
khadijarehma@gov.nl.ca

2022 08 06 4:50 pm