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The focus of
recovery must be
positive and clear
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Now the stark reality of it all sets in.
The town is now officially inthe recovery
stage and attempts to rebuild, recharge and
reconstruct are in the works.
There is a long and arduous journey ahead
on the road to recovery and it will be difficult
to stay committed and stay on task.
'I he streets are clear of debris, the roads are.
open, most of the power and gas has been
restored to residents and life is slowly return-
ing to some semblance of normalcy, if that is
an achievable state.
The flood of assistance that came to town
was necessary, remarkable and appreciated.
It dearly demonstrated the goodwill of people
and the effectiveness of emergency planning.
'She biggest obstacles are now paving the
way for businesses, industry and homeown-
ers to begin the recovery and rebuilding
process.
"Things take time and there are always proc-
esses and procedures but people now need
the resources to carryon with and rebuild
their lives.
A majorpart of the recovery will be the fun-
draising effort and the disbursement of funds
and insurance monies to assist in
reconstruction.
'the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Pro-
gram will play a key role in providing funds
over and above insurance coverage and major
assistance in cases where insurance may not
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be in place.
Me members of the publicwho have com-
mitted to serve their community are to be
conirnended. Their job will not hewn easy one
but will demand all of their skills and time.
Blit the skills available within the members of
that committee are considerable.
Money will come into this town but it needs
to get to people quickly and it needs to get to
those win most need.
'there cannot be groups working or fund-
raising at cross, purposes as the focus and
direction of recovery and rebuilding efforts
must be clear and must be positive.
So many jobs and lives are at stake in this
recovery process but all things are possible
with a collective will and determination.
The future is decidedly different but there is
a future.
it is up to us to determine exactly what we
want it to look like. DS
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August 23, 2411
His Worship Delbert Shcwfttt
Mayor of the 'town of Goderich
57 West Street
Goderich, ON N7A 21(5
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Dear Mr. Mayor:
1 am widened to write to you in the wake of last Sunday's tornado, which
devastated the Town of C3oderich, and resulted in regrettable injury and loss of
life.
1 rein8 nite that you have a significant burden to shoulder following this terrible
tragedy. Your leadership will be critical as Goderich residents strive to rebuild
their homes and businesses. T am inspired by the courage of all those who art
pulling togcthetr.to support one another during this trying time: I know that local
authorities and emergency responders arc working diligently to address the
region's immediate needs.
Please reassure the residents of Goderich that our Government is monitoring the
situation closely, and is ready to assist during this difficult tune. 1 would
en a to you continue to dialogue with Mr. Ben Lobb. Member of Parliament
Col�ita$
for Huron-T3ruce, as he is keeping my office apprised of the situation
On a personal note, 1 have every confidence that through resilience and
perseverance, Canada's Prettiest Town will emerge from this disaster even
stronger and more united than before. Know that the thoughts and prayers of ail
Canadians arc with your community.
Sinccret
The Rt. on. teph n harper, P.C., M.P.
Prime Minister of Canada
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