The system is expected to hit the province overnight tonight, Friday, September 23 and into tomorrow, Saturday, September 24th.

Residents are reminded to:

– Secure any objects on their property that can be blown around by wind such as furniture, play equipment, barbeques or anything that can be projectiles in case of high wind

– Update your emergency preparedness kits, including extra food, pet supplies, and water for up to 72 hours.

– Ensure adequate fuel supplies

– Replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

– Make a household emergency plan to help everyone know what to do in case of emergency

– Keep up with the latest information from reliable sources

For weather information:

For information on emergency preparedness, visit www.gov.nl.ca/beprepared

To report any power outages and /or down power lines, visit, www.newfoundlandpower.com/outages

For information on provincial road conditions, visit, www.511nl.ca or download the 511 app