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County council wants flood assistance from feds

Residences on Bridgeview Drive in Murray's Siding were evacuated Monday morning around 6 a.m.

Residences on Bridgeview Drive in Murray's Siding were evacuated Monday morning around 6 a.m.

Published on September 14, 2012
Published on September 14, 2012

TRURO - Federal funding to help deal with the millions of dollars worth of damage from this week's massive flooding in Colchester County must be sought now, say Colchester County councillors.

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Colchester County , Bible Hill , Holy Well Park

Municipal officials are frustrated with the lack of support from the federal government following Monday's flood.

Deputy mayor Ron Cavanaugh said it's unacceptable that help on a higher level hasn't been offered.

“There's millions and millions worth of damage. We shouldn't have to wait ... where's our MP (Scott Armstrong) and (Prime Minister Stephen) Harper? This is disgusting as far ad I am concerned," said Cavanaugh.

Colchester County Mayor Bob Taylor said Premier Darrell Dexter has communicated his concern over the flooding and intends to meet with county representatives possibly next week. Taylor believes provincial financial help could be forthcoming.

However, he hasn't talked with Armstrong but hopes if the province provides assistance perhaps the federal government would follow.

Coun. Bill Masters said the county should not wait to seek help.

"Shame on us if we don't get federal and provincial people here quickly to make them aware of the damage," said Masters.

In addition, Coun. Christine Blair said a berm, or raised barrier, should be built in Bible Hill's Holy Well Park to help lessen future flooding issues.

"I've asked about this several times ... I'm requesting this be considered a priority," said Blair.

No decision was made on a potential berm and consideration must be given to other projects and budgetary considerations.

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    Garth Staples
    - September 14, 2012 at 20:47:01

    As a former councillor of Colchester I find it dificult to believe the first request or assistance is directed to the Federal Govt. I am sure the federal taxpayers in BC are impressed. When will the Truro and Colchester Councils and Provincial Govt do some long term planning both fiscally and physically?!!

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    flogger
    - September 14, 2012 at 16:48:04

    So, looks like it's all Harper's fault, huh? Sounds like a comment made by a bitter lefty who is always looking to blame everything on the Conservative government. Obviously he does not realize that the government does not automatically sit down and write a cheque on demand without reports, assessments of damage, etc. --- any more than the county does. Ron Cavanaugh would do well to provide basic services to his constituents (LIKE PAVING ROADS, FIXING CRUMBLING BRIDGES, POTHOLES, ETC) before pointing fingers at others.

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    tlp
    - September 14, 2012 at 15:51:51

    I agree! Most insurance won't cover you if you live in these areas.....I wonder why??? Hence...don't move there!

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    Richard and Esther Provencher
    - September 14, 2012 at 15:37:11

    How convenient to jump all over the Federal Government. Premier Dexter has already said numerous times, IF the losses exceed one million dollars, THEN the Federal Govt assistance program is automatically available. In the meantime, as Premier Dexter has suggested, all damages must be listed on form supplied by the PROVINCIAL government. We have lived here for 26 years in this beautiful town and not ONCE have I have read where the local authorities have come up with a plan to deal with a problem which only receives lip service after the floods go away. Come on folks. If the town of Truro & Colchester County can come up with hard work through Committees to work together with the Federal government a complete a mammoth project, like the new Civic Centre, surely they can do the same for a new Watershed plan that is on paper and presented to the constituents then approach the federal government, is the way it has to be done. Simply standing around after a major flood pointing fingers at the Federal authorities is kind of childish.

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    Captain Obvious
    - September 14, 2012 at 11:59:45

    Why should any of these people get Federal funding??? Don't they have house insurance?? These people continue to buy, live or build on a known flood plain and then expect sympathy when the inevitable happens...don't be so stupid!!!

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