Over 2,000 truckloads of debris pulled from flood-ravaged High River

CALGARY- 2,050 truckloads of debris. That’s how much has been pulled out of High River, since the June flood devastated the town.

The province released new numbers on Wednesday, detailing recovery efforts. Along with the cleanup in residential areas, about 20 Olympic-sized swimming pools worth of materials have also been removed from the town’s river system.

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More than 100,000 people in Alberta were affected by the flood, and so far nearly $70 million has been handed out in the form of pre-loaded debit cards and cheques for displaced residents.

Over 8,2000 applications for Disaster Recovery support have been processed, while 1,827 payments totaling more than $8.6 million have been given out.

Despite over two months passing, 400 people are still in temporary housing like hotels, while nearly 1,000 have moved into temporary neighbourhoods in High River and on the Siksika First Nation.

Government staff continue to work hard, answering more than 18,000 calls on the Alberta Flood Information Line. Information sessions have been held in over 10 communities, with more planned in the weeks ahead.