St. John's State of Emergency Update #nlwx #nltraffic

The State of Emergency will remain in effect in St. John's with a further announcement to follow today on its continuation.

As previously announced the St. John’s International Airport will resume operations Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 5 a.m.

Taxis are permitted to resume full operations.

The City is also permitting oil companies to begin delivering home heating fuel.

Family doctor and specialist clinics are now permitted to open as of 8 a.m., Wednesday to help alleviate pressure on hospital emergency rooms.

Robin Hood Bay landfill will open Wednesday for commercial haulers and other municipal customers only; the residential drop-off will not be open.

Garbage and recycling collection in the City of St. John’s will not go ahead.

Pharmacies and food stores are permitted to open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 22.

Private snow contractors and associated equipment maintenance shops may continue to operate.

Gas stations may open.

The new 24-hour parking ban outside the downtown and business district is in effect; parking is not permitted on City streets in this area.