PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE: CORNER BROOK, NL

PENGUIN ARM AND GOOSE ARM AREA

The Canadian Coast guard ship LOUIS S. ST. LAURENT will be conducting icebreaking operations in the penguin arm and goose arm– bay of islands area, April 3rd, 2018.    Please be advised there will be open water tracks in the fast ice, in the area.

REQUEST YOU TAKE ANY ACTION DEEMED APPROPRIATE TO NOTIFY RESIDENTS WHO MAY BE PLANNING TO TRANSIT THE AREA.

CCG informs the local communities of the inherent risks of icebreaking activities. CCG cannot have absolute control on the behavior of the ice. Depending on various conditions, the ice can be pushed instead of broken and ice can crack or break far away from the location where the icebreaker is working. This can cause risks for the safety of people and property. The public is warned to act accordingly, i.e. refrain from walking on the ice; remove mobile equipment in advance of icebreaking activities; protect permanently non moveable property, for instance.

ICE ATLANTIC

APRIL 2/ 2018

From: ICE ATLANTIC CANADIAN COAST GUARD
P.O. BOX 5667
JOHN’S, NL.
AIC 5X1
TEL: 709-772-2078
FAX: 709-772-6640

Info: DFO Communications