Evacuation Preparedness Alert – Galway and Southlands Areas

An immediate precautionary evacuation alert has been issued by the City of St. John’s for the Galway and Southlands areas.

Please refer to the list of impacted streets and map linked below for a detailed breakdown of the impacted area:

If you are in these areas, please be ready to evacuate on very short notice.

Be Prepared

Residents need to take steps to ensure their own personal safety. Be prepared for at least 72 hours, with a basic emergency kit, including items such as food, water, batteries, a portable radio, important documents and prescription medications.

Stay Informed

For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/alerts and follow the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador on Facebook and on X.

The City of St. John’s will continue to post all relevant information to its Emergency Alerts Page at StJohns.ca/Alerts.