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More than 190 Troops Offer Flood Assistance

The Canadian Armed Forces are offering accommodations with flooding throughout the province.

The military is taking orders from the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization.

Lieutenant Colonel Sean French says they have begun assisting the areas of Grand Lake, Grand Bay and Gagetown with sandbagging.

Fredericton and Oromocto areas are now requiring help with evacuations and wellness checks.

French says evacuations have been few.

Five groups of 35 to 40 troops in various communities from Fredericton to St. John.

Over 190 soldiers have been deployed over the Easter long weekend.

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Moncton, NB
1:19 pm, Apr 19, 2026
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