New Glasgow, NS — The images from flood ravaged communities in Alberta continue to shock the entire country, especially those who have personal connections to the province.
“It was really hard to see because I lived there for three years and it’s sad to see,” said Tanya Linthorne.
Linthorne’s brother still lives in High River – one of the hardest hit areas.
“Unfortunately he did lose his house and his business as far as he knows. They aren’t allowed back in High River yet, there’s still a ban but hopefully soon,” she said.
A call centre has been set up at the Dartmouth Red Cross to help families reunite with their loved ones in Alberta. Since Friday, they’ve had more than 2,200 hundred calls.
“It’s taking a lot of pressure off our colleagues in the West so that they can be on the ground doing the front line work that they have to,” said Ancel Langille, with the Canadian Red Cross.
Red Cross volunteers are being sent from our region to help out in Alberta.
“We have fourteen people that have people that have been deployed already, so their applications have been accepted and arrangements are being made to get them on the ground in Alberta,” he added.
Meanwhile, other concerned Nova Scotians, like Tiffany Fraser are working to help those affected by the flood in their own way.
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“I’m looking for clothes — shorts, T-shirts, pants and shirts to go out to Calgary for the flooding and surrounding areas,” says Fraser.
Fraser has friends and family members affected by the flooding, and is hoping to provide some comfort items.
“There’s up to 75,000 people right now that are homeless and staying in shelters or staying with other people. They lost their homes, and they don’t really have anything. Calgary is focusing on food and right now, and I’m trying to focus on things that they’ll need when they do get a house.”
In order to get the clothing she’s collecting to Alberta, she needs helping transporting the items across the country.
“I asked the Red Cross and the Salvation Army but they’re looking for monetary donations, and don’t really have the funds to ship it out.”
“I emailed Air Canada, looking for them looking for them to participate, or even a truck or someone to take the stuff out. I have people there who are willing to pick it up and distribute it so that’s really all i need right now,” added Fraser.
Fraser is continuing to collect clothing donations, not just in her home town of New Glasgow, but right across the province. Anyone interested in helping out can contact Fraser through email at T.fraser25@hotmail.ca.
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