Eastern Ontario communities have declared states of emergency as the nearby Ottawa River rises to historic levels.
Canadian Armed Forces soldiers have been dispatched to help save homes in the area; Laurentian Valley mayor Steve Bennett revealed that about 40 servicemen are currently working in his township.
Laurentian Valley had declared a state of emergency at the end of April, but continues to install sandbags to weather the incoming water damage. Neighbouring Pembroke and Ottawa also declared states of emergency at around the same period.
Meanwhile, New Brunswick’s Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) announced that the St. John River is now below flood level throughout the province. EMO added that temporary offices have been set up to offer assistance to those with financial assistance claims.
The Canadian Press reported that, so far, 293 safety inspections conducted by health and safety teams have been carried out in New Brunswick. These inspections, EMO explained, are to help displaced flood victims understand the repairs their homes need before they can return.
