Canadian military to help clean up Fiona's devastation
Source: AP
By ROB GILLIES
TORONTO (AP) Canadian troops are being sent to assist the recovery from the devastation of storm Fiona, which swept away houses, stripped off roofs and knocked out power across the countrys Atlantic provinces.
After surging north from the Caribbean as a hurricane, Fiona came ashore before dawn Saturday as a post-tropical cyclone, battering Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Quebec with hurricane-strength winds, heavy rains and huge waves.
Defense Minister Anita Anand said Saturday that troops would help remove fallen trees and other debris, restore transportation links and do whatever else is required for as long as it takes. She didnt specify how many troops would be deployed.
Fiona was blamed for at least five deaths in the Caribbean, but there was no confirmation of any fatalities or serious injuries in Canada. Police said a woman who might have been swept away was listed as missing in the town of Channel-Port Aux Basques on the southern coast of Newfoundland.
In this photo provided by Wreckhouse Press a home fights against high winds caused by post Tropical Storm Fiona in Port aux Basques, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The home has since been lost at sea. (Rene Roy/Wreckhouse Press via AP)
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Chainfire
(17,305 posts)neighbors.
bluedigger
(17,077 posts)They don't have much time to recover before winter closes in.
magicarpet
(13,935 posts)... do not encourage rebuilding so close to the ocean's ragging storm wave/swells. If you have to be that close to the churning waves a floating house boat might be a better option.
3Hotdogs
(12,207 posts)So far, the builders are winning.
yaesu
(8,020 posts)Evolve Dammit
(16,632 posts)restrictions would limit that, but not "grandfathered". Grandpa should have died a long time ago. That said, I hope the support is there for all affected. Just don't rebuild on vulnerable properties without setbacks.