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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2011-08-24, Page 4Wednesday, August 24, 2011 • Signal -Star 3 ut off to town to prevent explosions dents were left homeless in the after- ay's catastrophic tornado that ripped erich. ed power lines across town, most res - still without hydro late Monday and per cent of homes had power restored and west sections of town. Crews were ore hydro to that area so that homes rly, Goderich Place and Maitland up and running. system, manager Laurie Cox reported, was in good working order and no boil water advi- sory was necessary. "It's all in good shape and everything is working fine," he said. "The major obstacle was trying to get to the water plant." Gas was shut off to the municipality shordy after the storm to prevent any threat of explosions. There was a major break in the gas, line and the odour of gas was evident in most areas around town.. The Square and adjacent blocks were evacuated for the protection of residents. 4 -,4-A4,...swestrect4rowite-reves .ptwew4**;frwse4worMtwvwmr•ve:•s•44'r414,0'..•=t.-4.4vq.....s.....Por5*,eip.g4•44......**?w..-•t4.14.,- There was extensive damage to the Sifto Salt mine at the waterfront and the Evaporator Plant on the East side of town as evidenced by the photo. The West Street area was hit particularly hard by the tornado as shown in the top photo. Damage to Victoria Street United Church was extensive and the roof was torn off the structure. The entire block of West Street off The Square was heavily damaged. Vehicles and tree limbs clutter and block streets everywhere in town. --4,--www,4-.4.4e.d..e.vletiV4404411.114*114.141141;44sti., .1.,-7.1,..,r4o.i".41,44444.1ff.ttVerW*411;110*,.1,41..040vat4,. 4