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MHA Butler calls upon E.M.O. to hold
public meeting to assist storm response
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Roland Butler, MHA for the district of Port de Grave, is calling upon the Emergency Measures Organization (E.M.O.) to immediately hold public meetings in the area to speed up response to the severe storm damage caused by tropical storm Chantal earlier this week The provincial E.M.O. is responsible for providing response and recovery measures caused by actual or imminent emergencies and disasters in Newfoundland and Labrador. Bay Roberts and surrounding areas were one of the hardest hit by the heavy rain fall from the tropical storm. AGovernment has already indicated that the area and some residents will be eligible for disaster funding, Butler points out. AThis is very positive news, but it is critical now that the restoration process be kick-started immediately so that the town and people=s lives can get back to normal. AI am calling upon the E.M.O to set up a public meeting to take place in the area by early next week to explain to those affected by this damage how to complete their applications and how to record their losses. This is a very important first step in the whole process and it would be reassuring to residents to see that something is set up sooner rather than later, so that there is no confusion or delays with respect to the application process.@ The Liberal MHA says it is devastating to see the damage to property and to the communities created by the tropical storm and he appreciates that it will take time to assess the damage. He is reassured however by the level of commitment expressed by both the federal and provincial governments and by the support coming from within the communities to those most affected by the storm damage. "When residents can get more information on how to record the damage and make their claims, then I will feel that we are well underway to putting this misfortune behind us."
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