Evacuation Order Lifted for Perry’s Cove

The evacuation order has been lifted for Perry’s Cove, while an alert remains in effect. The regional state of emergency remains in place for a portion of the Bay de Verde Peninsula, from Bristol’s Hope to Whiteway.

Route 70 remains closed north of Perry’s Cove to Northern Bay Brook Bridge. Residents returning to their properties are advised to travel through the detour around the closed section of highway via Route 74 and Route 80. Residents are asked to keep roadways clear. Others are asked to limit travel in the area to local traffic only. A roadblock will be set up at the entrance of Northern Bay Brook Bridge, to restrict traffic into areas still under an evacuation order.

Residents of Perry’s Cove will be provided masks, gloves, cleaning wipes, water testing kits and garbage bags at Carbonear Academy, 88 Valley Road, to assist them with the clean-up of their homes. Those returning home will also be provided a copy of: Returning Home Safely After a Wildfire, a detailed guide for residents returning to their homes after being evacuated due to a wildfire.

Residents of Perry’s Cove can still avail of the supports that have been provided to them at the Carbonear Academy.

Fully accessible busing will be available at 3:00 pm. at Carbonear Academy. The last bus will be leaving Carbonear Academy at 6:00 p.m.

Residents are cautioned against using any water until testing has been completed.