Notice

From the Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/)

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PRIME MINISTER STEPHEN HARPER TOURS FLOODED AREAS IN NEW BRUNSWICK

May 2, 2008
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today was joined by New Brunswick Premier Shawn Graham and Veterans Affairs Minister Greg Thompson to view some of the worst-hit flooded areas in the St. John River valley. The Prime Minister saw firsthand the flood-ravaged region from the air aboard a Department of National Defence Griffon helicopter. The Prime Minister also made stops at Maugerville and Edmunston N.B., two of the hardest-hit communities, where he met with flood victims and volunteers.

"The combination of heavy rains and melting snow have created some of the worst flooding Fredericton, Maugerville, St. Anne, Edmunston and other communities in this region have seen in thirty years," Prime Minister Harper said. "Hundreds of families have been forced to leave their homes and scores of houses and businesses have been inundated by the near-record floodwaters. This is a very difficult situation, and our Government is working closely with local and provincial authorities to minimize the damage, monitor the continuing threat, and provide shelter and support for flood victims."

Federal government support for the flood response and relief effort so far includes:

Tents, heaters, tables, chairs, off-road vehicles and an engineer barge from CFB Gagetown.

Rescue craft and landing barges and crews from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Coast Guard.

Pollution monitoring and meteorological data from Environment Canada, including Dash-8 aircraft from Transport Canada for pollution monitoring.

National Emergency Stockpile System (NESS) depot in Ottawa put on stand-by.

"Fortunately the river did not crest at record levels in this region as had been feared," noted the Prime Minister. "But the threat remains high for the Saint John region in the south and we are monitoring the situation closely."

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Notice (REVISED)

From the Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/)

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Public event for May 2, 2008

May 2, 2008
Ottawa, Ontario

Public events for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for today, Friday, May 2nd are:

Burton, New Brunswick

3:30 p.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will visit the flooded area in Maugerville and will meet with local volunteers and people affected by the flood. He will be joined by Premier of New Brunswick, Shawn Graham and Minister of Veterans Affairs, Greg Thompson.

Media are to assemble at the
Command Post
22 Route 102
Burton NB

*Open to Media*

NOTE: Members of the media will need proper identification to be accredited.

Edmundston, New Brunswick

4:30 p.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will meet with local rescue personnel, get an overview of local rescue efforts and will meet with volunteers and people affected by the flood. He will be joined by Premier of New Brunswick, Shawn Graham and Minister of Veterans Affairs, Greg Thompson.

Municipal garage
Emergency Measures Coordination Centre located inside the municipal garage
75 Morneault St.
Edmundston, New Brunswick

*Photo Opportunity Only*

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Notice

From the Prime Minister's Web Site (http://www.pm.gc.ca/)

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Public event for May 2, 2008

May 2, 2008
Ottawa, Ontario

Public event for Prime Minister Stephen Harper for today, Friday, May 2nd is:

Burton, New Brunswick

3:30 p.m. – Prime Minister Stephen Harper will visit the flooded area in Maugerville and will meet with local volunteers and people affected by the flood. He will be joined by Premier of New Brunswick, Shawn Graham and Minister of Veterans Affairs, Greg Thompson.

Media are to assemble at the
Command Post
22 Route 102
Burton NB

*Open to Media*

NOTE: Members of the media will need proper identification to be accredited.

***More details to follow later in the day.

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The Prime Minister's Office - Communications
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