24 September 2010
Trouty, Newfoundland and Labrador
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today expressed support for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador as they recover from Hurricane Igor. The Prime Minister toured areas affected by the hurricane and also announced that the Government of Canada would be deploying the assets and skills of the Canadian Forces to respond to a call for assistance by the province to address critical requirements in the aftermath of the storm. He was joined by Danny Williams, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and Senator Fabian Manning.
“Today, I saw first hand the very serious damage caused by Hurricane Igor,” said the Prime Minister. “Our Government stands behind Newfoundlanders and Labradorians and we will be dispatching Canadian Forces personnel immediately to the hardest hit areas to provide emergency supplies and to assist local authorities with medical evacuations and the rebuilding of critical infrastructure.”
Prime Minister Harper visited two of the hardest hit communities, Trouty and Britannia, where he met with families, volunteers and authorities dealing with floods as well as damage to roads and bridges.
“Newfoundlanders and Labradorians affected by Hurricane Igor will face enormous challenges ahead,” added the Prime Minister. “But they are facing the aftermath of the storm with their characteristic resilience and determination.”
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