The Town of Carrot River has declared a State of Emergency following Sunday night’s storm.
The weather system brought severe wind, rain, and hail. The storm caused trees to fall on power lines, leading to a lengthy power outage. Roofs were blown off buildings and bins were toppled in farmyards.
The town made the declaration on Tuesday, also activating an Emergency Operations Centre, with both active through July 1.
“By declaring a state of emergency our community will have access to the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program, more information and support will come on this for those who experienced damage to property,” the town said on its Facebook page. “Be sure to document damage and log hours of work, including equipment.”
The town also cautioned residents to practice chainsaw safety and be aware of any overhead trees and branches. Anyone experiencing natural gas odour can report it by calling 1-888-700-0427.
SaskPower continues to work to get power restored to all residents affected by the outage after Sunday night’s storm, and said on social media they hope to complete repairs by 7 p.m.
North East School Division Director of Education Stacy Lair told northeastNOW in a statement that they are assessing damage done to the new Carrot River Valley School.
“While there is no indication that the roof has sustained damage, an inspector will be examining it to ensure its integrity,” Lair said in the statement.
She said an outbuilding was damaged and needs to be replaced, along with its contents.
“The dollar value of the damage has not yet been determined, but it appears to be minimal and will be covered by insurance,” the statement read. There was also a minor issue with two window and door seals that will be “easily resolved.” There was also damage done to the fence at the elementary school, near the main walkway.
Lair said in the statement that the division’s “thoughts are with those who have experienced property damage.” The statement also thanked SaskPower for their efforts to restore service to the schools, allowing students to complete the school year.
“This situation highlights the community’s ability to come together and work collaboratively to restore and rebuild, demonstrating the strength and resilience of the Carrot River community.”
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