Post Blizzard Update – City Remains Closed

Public Service Announcement

Post Blizzard Update – City Remains Closed

March 1, 2024 – Iqaluit, Nunavut

 

10:30 AM - In the wake of the recent blizzard, the City would like to inform residents of the current

status of the City and efforts toward recovery. Please read the following updates carefully and adhere to

the guidelines provided, as they are for the safety of all and the expedited restoration of services.

City Facilities Closure: City facilities are closed for the afternoon. An update regarding the evening

schedules for recreation facilities will be issued by 5 PM.

 

Road Clearance Efforts: City heavy equipment crews have been active since 4 AM, working tirelessly to

clear the roads. The City has also enlisted the support of two additional contractors, to aid in these

efforts. The priority is to ensure that roads are cleared sufficiently to fully reestablish EMS and Fire

Department services, allow first responders to travel to and from work safely, and to prepare for the

reopening of trucked water and sewer services, as soon as possible.

 

Traffic Advisory: We are advising all residents to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. The

presence of more traffic at this time will only slow down the recovery process. It is imperative for the

efficiency of our operations that the roads are kept clear for emergency and recovery vehicles.

 

Trucked Services: Residents on trucked services are asked to conserve water.

 

Next Update: There will be another update posted at 5 PM today.

 

Acknowledgments The City would like to express thanks to all residents for your cooperation and

understanding during this clean-up operation. A special thank you is extended to all the first responders

and essential personnel across various organizations who have worked throughout the blizzard and with

the ongoing clean-up operation. Their dedication and hard work are crucial in returning the city to

normal operations as quickly as possible. Let’s all extend our gratitude to these individuals and teams for

their exceptional service.

 

For additional information, please contact:

Aleksey Cameron

Communications and Customer Service Manager | City of Iqaluit

867-979-5607 | a.cameron@iqaluit.ca