The Department of Public Safety's New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization (NB-EMO) is advising New Brunswickers to prepare for heavy rainfall and wind gusts beginning Sunday morning and overnight into Monday as Hurricane Irene approaches the region. Forecasts are calling for up to 100 mm of rain, pounding surf, and wind gusts of up to 65 km/h. From left: Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Robert Trevors; and Andrew Morton, director, New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization.