By paNOW Staff

Saskatchewan Day of Caring for Flood Relief raises $521,988

Jun 30, 2011 | 7:30 AM

News Talk 980 CJME and News Talk 650 CKOM worked with the Canadian Red Cross to make a difference to those affected by flooding, Wednesday.

The 12-hour Saskatchewan Day of Caring for Flood Relief radio-a-thon raised $521,988 to help residents of Saskatchewan deal with devastating floods and the lasting damage..

More than 1,800 people have been evacuated due to flooding and hundreds of others have remained in their homes, dealing with washed-out access roads and flooded basements.

Some of the hardest-hit communities are Carry the Kettle, Cowessess, Estevan, Lebret, Roche Percee, Sakimay, Standing Buffalo, and Weyburn where residents were forced to evacuate when flood waters threatened their homes and cut off access for many.

The assistance provided to affected families may include:

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– household repair and clean-up materials so families can move back into their homes;

– baby supplies such as cribs, car seats, and high chairs;

– occupational support;

– replacement of lost freezer foods;

– assistance in replacing essential prescription medications.

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