Hundreds registered with Red CrossAt least 490 people have been forced from their homes by flooding along the river, the Red Cross says. Flood levels have dropped slightly in Fredericton, but the NBEMO is warning people to continue preparing for the worst. Calls for patienceGeoffrey Downey, an EMO spokesperson, said river levels were at about 8.25 metres on Wednesday morning in Fredericton. First responders have been assisting with emergency evacuations since Tuesday, as rising water levels have forced people to leave their homes. Some buses in the Maugerville, Oromocto, Grand Lake, Fredericton and Lincoln areas were delayed or cancelled.

Source: CBC News April 24, 2019 09:31 UTC