NLIS 13
September 28, 2005
(Municipal and Provincial Affairs)
 

Update on flooding conditions on west coast - 2:30 p.m.

Following is a status report concerning flooding on the west coast of the province as of 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 28. Further updates will continue throughout the day as information becomes available.

  • Reidville - The road in Reidville will be opened to foot traffic this afternoon. Ninety people evacuated from Reidville have been permitted to return to their homes. The reception centre set up in Deer Lake to accommodate Reidville residents has now been deactivated. Temporary repairs to the waterline are underway. Provincial Environment officials have advised the town that water from the fire hydrants is under a boil order.
     
  • Kippens - The town advised the Emergency Measures Organization that Millbrook Lane is completely washed out. Transportation and Works are on site assessing damage and the road remains closed. There are reports of flooding in homes and property damage.
     
  • Stephenville - Work continues on the re-establishment of the water supply. Indications are several houses have been moved off their foundation and incurred significant damage. Approximately 80 homes are still evacuated. The reception centre is still established in the Armory with 257 people registered to date. Eighteen stayed overnight. Indications are the majority of displaced residents stayed with family and friends. NLEMO and Human Resources, Labour and Employment have contacted Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation and arranged home inspectors to undertake initial assessments of damaged homes. NLHC will coordinate these assessments with the town. NLEMO has also requested proposals from the insurance adjusting industry to undertake damage assessments. MAPA engineers have met with the town and PSEPC officials regarding municipal damage compensation claims.
     
  • Rocky Harbour has reported some flooding in homes and property damage.
     
  • NLEMO officials will be on the west coast tomorrow to meet with the various affected towns and distribute Damage Assistance applications.

Media contact: Heather MacLean, Communications, (709) 729-1983, 690-2498 or heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca

2005 09 28                                      3:10 p.m.


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