Posted June 02, 2012 by Global Administrator
Community Food Bank created by donations for people who need suplies due to flooding. Community Food Bank created by donations for people who need supplies due to flooding. #tabs-3 Dab Sterey and Kristyn Tapak collect donated food to give away to their neighbours also effected by the flood. They hold a barbecue each night in-front of there home so people can come and eat create a community spirit. #tabs-5 Dan Sterey looks at the destruction caused to his basement from extreme flooding that brought sewage into his home. He and his family lost thousands of dollars worth of work tools, electronics and food. #tabs-7 #tabs-8 #tabs-9 Red Cross Volunteers take a quick break to eat and go over next days schedule. #tabs-11 Dab Sterey and Kristyn Tapak collect donated food to give away to their neighbours also effected by the flood. They hold a barbecue each night in-front of there home so people can come and eat create a community spirit. Neighbours help clean up after torrential rainfall flood houses in Thunder Bay. Maria Bell stands in her empty basement after flooding destroyed the lower apartment and fabrics for her weaving business. Maria Bell stands in her empty basement after flooding destroyed the lower apartment and fabrics for her weaving business. #tabs-16 Maria Bell stands in her empty basement after flooding destroyed the lower apartment and fabrics for her weaving business. Maria Bell stands in her empty basement after flooding destroyed the lower apartment and fabrics for her weaving business. #tabs-19 #tabs-20 Community Food Bank created by donations for people who need suplies due to flooding. Community Food Bank created by donations for people who need supplies due to flooding. Community Food Bank created by donations for people who need suplies due to flooding. Community Food Bank created by donations for people who need supplies due to flooding. Dab Sterey and Kristyn Tapak collect donated food to give away to their neighbours also effected by the flood. They hold a barbecue each night in-front of there home so people can come and eat create a community spirit. Dan Sterey looks at the destruction caused to his basement from extreme flooding that brought sewage into his home. He and his family lost thousands of dollars worth of work tools, electronics and food. Red Cross Volunteers take a quick break to eat and go over next days schedule. Dab Sterey and Kristyn Tapak collect donated food to give away to their neighbours also effected by the flood. They hold a barbecue each night in-front of there home so people can come and eat create a community spirit. Neighbours help clean up after torrential rainfall flood houses in Thunder Bay. Maria Bell stands in her empty basement after flooding destroyed the lower apartment and fabrics for her weaving business. Maria Bell stands in her empty basement after flooding destroyed the lower apartment and fabrics for her weaving business. Maria Bell stands in her empty basement after flooding destroyed the lower apartment and fabrics for her weaving business. Maria Bell stands in her empty basement after flooding destroyed the lower apartment and fabrics for her weaving business. Community Food Bank created by donations for people who need suplies due to flooding. Community Food Bank created by donations for people who need supplies due to flooding.
The Canadian Red Cross is on the ground in Thunder Bay, helping to provide support and comfort to people affected by severe flooding that has affected approximately 1,500 homes. Working closely with community officials, Red Cross volunteers are going door-to-door to meet with families in those homes to determine what help they need.
Red Cross volunteers are also operating two shelters in the community. As well, an information post has been set up in the most heavily impacted part of the city, where people can receive information and assistance. So far, the post has been visited by hundreds of residents seeking help.
Approximately 84 trained Red Cross volunteers from across Canada are currently working on this response effort.
These photographs, by photographer and Red Cross volunteer, Johan Hallberg-Campbell, give a glimpse into how this disaster has impacted this Northern Ontario community and what the Red Cross is doing to help.
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