Cumberland House homes ‘safe and secure’ says chief and mayor
Cumberland House Cree Nation Chief Lorne Stewart and Cumberland House Mayor Val Deschambeault are assuring the community that their homes and pets are safe and secure
“Currently there are approximately 110 people on the Island that consist of emergency workers, heavy equipment contractors, medical personnel and security. We would like to reassure community members that security for all homes is being provided around the clock,” said Chief Stewart in a news release. “There are also personnel solely assigned to feeding and dealing with family pets left in the community due to the evacuation.”
All workers still left on site are receiving food services at Charlebois School and pet food is being flown in as required. Perishable for animal care is also being supplied at the Chief Island Community Store and Northern store.
“Construction has been underway around the clock since June 23, 2013 with efforts focusing on containing and minimizing flood damage through sandbagging, building dykes and berms to protect homes and community infrastructure,” added Deschambeault in the news release. “We want to let our people know that the communities are safe and secure.”
