Public Advisory: Canadian Red Cross Registration Line Established for the Town of Badger

The Newfoundland and Labrador provincial government lifted the evacuation order for parts of Badger, NL, after water levels receded and it was deemed safe for residents to return. A precautionary boil-water advisory remains in effect, and residents are advised to disinfect private wells, avoid consuming well water until tested, and contact the water…

The article reports that Badger, Newfoundland and Labrador remains under a state of emergency with evacuation orders in place and a boil water advisory due to flooding. Officials say there is no timeline for when evacuated residents can return, and the situation is being monitored as water levels trend downward but remain high.

A state of emergency has been issued by the community of Badger due to a flood warning and rising water levels from ice jams on the Exploits River. There are no evacuation orders in place, and 24-hour monitoring is currently in effect.