Saint John River Emergency Flood Action PlanFor the Fredericton – Moncton HighwayRevised May 27, 2008
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Introduction
MRDC Operations Corporation recognizes the need for an operational
preparedness plan in the event that spring flooding causes operational disruption
to the Fredericton - Moncton Highway. The following plan outlines the actions
MRDC will deploy if such an event occurs.
Specific Area of Concern: Grand Lake “Meadows”
Organization Contact Phone Number
Emergency Measures Organization Jacques Cote 506-357-3211 (command post)
NBDOT Kevin Richard 506-435-5712
NBDOTTracey
Burkhardt506-453-5634
NBDOTEmergency
Operator506-453-5585
NBDOT Cyril MacDonald 506-339-7105
RMCPSgt. Lucie
Dubois506-440-7179
RCMPInsp. Mike O’Malley
506-260-2523
RCMPSgt. Ken Goodine
506-470-0386
RCMP Sgt. Don Daigle 506-461-8527
RCMP Jacques Cloutier 506-440-0856
Oromocto Fire Department Chief Jodie Price 506-461-9445
MRDC Operations Corporation Paul Breneol506-357-1240 (c 440-1422)
f (357-1250)
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Safety
Personal Protective Equipment Required by MRDC personnel working close to
flood waters or strong currents.
Life Jackets:MRDC personnel working within 1 meter of flood waters will be required to wear a life jacket.
Safety Spotter;When MRDC personnel are working within 1 meter of flood waters, a safety spotter will monitor their activities. The spotter will be equipped with the following:
Rescue throw bag: Mobile Radio or Cell Phone: Large Candle Power Flashlight for night operations:
Pre-flood Preparations
Inspections of Assets as Water Levels Rise:
MRDC will regularly inspect equalization drains and culverts to ensure that
blockages will not contribute to or increase flood conditions.
Emergency Measures Organization:
EMO is responsible for notifying the public regarding
any changes in MRDC highway operations during a
flood emergency.
Website References:
Environment Canada
http://scitech.pyr.ec.gc.ca/waterweb/fullgraph.asp?stnid=01AO004
Communications New Brunswick
http://www.gnb.ca/public/Riverwatch/levels-e.asp
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Flood Condition Action Plans
MRDC has identified two separate phases of flooding that will affect the normal
operation of the Fredericton - Moncton Highway.
Phase 1: Water Level: 2-3 Day Jemseg forecast: Elevation 5.2 meters +
Ensure east and west water level posts are in place.
Add extra daily patrols. Site conditions will dictate monitoring frequency.
Update EMO, RCMP, DOT and Operations Center.
Water Level: 2 Day Jemseg forecast: Elevation 6.0 meters
Move signage and detour materials to highway locations in preparation for
the following situations.
o Single Lane Closure
o EBL or WBL Closure
o Both EBL and WBL Closure
Notify EMO, RCMP and DOT of potential highway closure.
Notify Weights and Measures to suspend wide/heavy load permits.
(RCMP)
Phase 2:Water on Highway Pavement Imminent: High Water, Spray or Waves
Inform DOT and RCMP about the highway condition and recommend
highway closure to RCMP.
Obtain written confirmation to close the highway from the RCMP via email
or fax.
Issue press release to EMO & DOT. (See Appendix A)
Information Numbers: MRDC 1-800-494-9393 & DOT 1-800-561-4063
Deploy highway closure signage and barricades.
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Ensure RCMP has tourist and MRDC Detour maps (Appendix E) to hand
out to the public.
Inform DOT in adjacent areas; (See Appendix B)
Access for Emergency Vehicles
Emergency Vehicles may be allowed to bypass MRDC barricades and proceed
through flood waters under the following conditions.
MRDC and RCMP personnel on site will evaluate the current conditions
and determine if vehicles can safely proceed through flood waters.
Size of emergency vehicle may determine if access is permitted.
Vehicles must be escorted through flood waters.
Reopening the Moncton to Fredericton Highway
Detailed Inspection and Documentation of Highway to include:
Damage to road surface.
Remove debris left on roadway or shoulders by receding waters.
Damage or washout of shoulders.
Animals trapped by receding water levels.
Contact NBDOT and RCMP and recommend highway reopening.
o Highway reopening may be in stages depending on conditions.
East or West Lane opening
Single Lane Opening
Complete Reopening of Highway.
Obtain written authorization to reopen the highway from the RCMP.
Remove barricades.
Update EMO command post, and adjacent transportation districts.
Issue Highway Opening Press Release. (See Appendix A)
Notify Weights and Measures to re-institute wide/heavy load permits.
(RCMP)
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Environmental Activities
Normal watercourse activities are covered under MRDC’s blanket Watercourse
Alteration Permit. Flooding along the Fredericton to Moncton highway may
require MRDC to carry out activities that fall outside of the regular permit
parameters. Such activities include but are not limited to;
Re-Ditching Culvert Cleaning Sandbagging or other Water Retention/Restriction activities Removal of floating obstructions or other flood debris
See Appendix D for correspondence regarding activities outside of the regular
watercourse permit.
Appendix A:
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Highway Closure Press Release for EMO
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ENGLISH
Press release: Closure of Trans-Canada Highway (Route 2)
Due to the flooding of the St. John River, MRDC Operations Corporation is notifying motorists of the closure of the Trans-Canada Highway between the St. John River Bridge (Exit 330, East), and the Jemseg River Bridge (Exit 339 West), effective immediately. The detour for traffic travelling to Moncton from Fredericton is via Route 7 to Saint John and Route 1 to Moncton. The detour from Moncton to Fredericton is via Route 1 to Saint John and Route 7 to Fredericton. These detours will remain in effect until the flood waters have decreased.
MRDC Operations Corporation requests that motorists please obey all signage throughout this flooding period and be careful of wildlife.
For more information on road conditions please contact: 1-800-561-4063
Press release: Opening of Trans-Canada Highway (Route 2)
MRDC Operations Corporation is notifying motorists that the Trans-Canada Highway (Route 2) between the St. John River Bridge (Exit 330, East), and the Jemseg River Bridge (Exit 339 West), has reopened to traffic. The flood waters have decreased enough that the highway is now open.
MRDC Operations Corporation requests that motorists please obey all signage and be careful of wildlife.
For more information please contact: 1-800-561-4063.
FRENCH
Communiqué : Fermeture de la route transcanadienne (route 2)
En raison des inondations le long du fleuve Saint-Jean, MRDC Operations Corporation avise les automobilistes de la fermeture immédiate de la route transcanadienne entre le pont du fleuve Saint-Jean (sortie 330, est) et le pont de la rivière Jemseg (sortie 339, ouest). La déviation routière pour la circulation en direction de Moncton à partir de Fredericton est la route 7 vers Saint-Jean et la route 1 vers Moncton. La déviation de Moncton à Fredericton est la route 1 vers Saint-Jean et la route 7 vers Fredericton. Ces déviations routières resteront en vigueur jusqu’à ce que les eaux de crue aient baissé.
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MRDC Operations Corporation demande aux automobilistes de respecter toute la signalisation au cours de cette période d’inondation et de faire attention aux animaux.
Pour de plus amples renseignements sur les conditions routières, composez le 1-800-561-4063
Communiqué : Ouverture de la route transcanadienne (route 2)
MRDC Operations Corporation avise les automobilistes que la route transcanadienne (route 2) entre le pont du fleuve Saint-Jean (sortie 330, est) et le pont de la rivière Jemseg (sortie 339, ouest) est de nouveau ouverte à la circulation. Les eaux de crue ont baissé suffisamment pour ouvrir la route à la circulation.
MRDC Operations Corporation demande aux automobilistes de respecter toute la signalisation et de faire attention aux animaux.
Pour de plus amples renseignements, composez le 1-800-561- 4063.
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Appendix B:
Department of Transportation District Contact Numbers
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District 3 Moncton P.O. Box 129 Moncton, NB E1C 8R9 Tel: (506) 856-2000 Tel: 1-888-679-4044 Fax: (506) 856-2019
Rexton P.O. Box 1009 Rexton, NB E4W 5N6 Tel: (506) 523-7622 Tel: 1-888-679-4044 Fax: (506) 523-7646
District 4 Saint John 50 Crown Street, Suite 105 Saint John, NB E2L 2X6 Tel: (506) 643-7463 Tel: 1-888-915-1011 Fax: (506) 643-7464 St. Stephen P.O. Box 39 St. Stephen, NB E3L 2W9 Tel: (506) 466-7340 Tel: 1-888-915-1011 Fax: (506) 466-7351
Sussex P.O. Box 5032 Sussex, NB E4E 5L2 Tel: (506) 432-2014 Tel: 1-888-915-1011 Fax: (506) 432-2029
District 5 Fredericton P.O. Box 6000 Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1 Tel: (506) 453-2611 Tel: 1-888-922-9399 Fax: (506) 453-7905 Chipman Rte. 10 7694 Coal Creek Chipman, NB E4A 2S3 Tel: (506) 339-7171 Tel: 1-888-922-9399 Fax: (506) 339-7202
Woodstock 124 Upham St. Woodstock, NB E7M 2Y2 Tel: (506) 325-4450 Tel: 1-888-922-9399 Fax: (506) 328-8542
Appendix C:
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Historic Water Levels
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Appendix D:
Environmental – Watercourse Instructions
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Appendix E:
MRDC Detour Handout Maps
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Oromocto to River Glade Detour Map
1. Take Exit 306 South2. Follow Route 7 to Saint John3. Merge from Route 7 to Route 14. Follow Route 1 to River Glade/Moncton
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River Glade to Oromocto Detour Map
1. Take Exit 4232. Follow Route 1 to Saint John3. Take Exit 114 North4. Follow Route 7 to Fredericton
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Appendix F:
MRDC Highway & Ramp Closure Plan
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Sheffield: Exit 333 East
Notes:
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Turn off Power to Lights Cover Green Exit Signs
Sheffield: Exit 333 West
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Notes:
Cover Green Exit Signs
Detour to Moncton: Rte 2 and Rte 7 Exit 306
Interactive Sign Board
“Moncton Detour Route 7”
Detour Manned by RCMP & MRDC
Distribution of New Brunswick Travel Maps & MRDC Detour Maps
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Detour to Fredericton: Rte 2 and Rte 1 Exit 423
Interactive Sign Board
“Fredericton Detour Route 1”
Detour Manned by RCMP & MRDC – Two Locations
Distribution of New Brunswick Travel Maps & MRDC Detour Maps
Note:
Road Closed to Thru Traffic beyond Exit 339
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Coytown Interchange
All Traffic Must Take Exit 330
Road Block Manned by RCMP & MRDC
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Jemseg Interchange
All Traffic Must Take Exit 339
Road Block Manned by RCMP & MRDC
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Mill Cove: Exit 347
Note:
Road Closed to Thru Traffic beyond Exit 339
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Youngs Cove Road: Exit 365
Exit Manned by RCMP and MRDC
Note:
Road Closed to Thru Traffic beyond Exit 339
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Havelock: Exit 414
Note:
Road Closed to Thru Traffic beyond Exit 339
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Appendix C:
RCMP Operational Plan TCH Closure
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