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The town of Chelsea has requested $1 million from the provincial government to help fund recovery efforts following the heavy rain and winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby last week.
“It’s still very (early) for a precise number (for recovery costs), but the amount confirmed to (the province’s public safety department) in the initial estimate is indeed $1 million,” said Ghislaine Grenier, Chelsea’s director of human resources and communications in an email.
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Meanwhile, Chelsea continues to asking residents served by its municipal water system to reduce consumption while maintenance work is performed at the filtration plant.
The work is necessary, a notice issued Wednesday at 4 p.m. said, to ensure the quality and safety of the water supply after torrential rains from the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby coursed through the region last Friday.
Damage from the storm led to a municipal declaration of a state of emergency, and municipal councillors voted unanimously on Monday to extend it for another 10 days, until Aug. 22.
“The municipality is asking residents served by the water system to reduce their water consumption as much as possible during this period to facilitate these (maintenance) operations,” said Wednesday’s notice, posted to the municipal website.
The water remained safe and fit for consumption, it said, adding several tips for reducing consumption:
- Reduce use of household appliances (dishwasher, washing machine).
- Limit the duration of showers.
- Avoid watering lawns or washing cars.
- Turn off taps when not in use.
Residents can obtain more information by telephone at 819-827-1160 or by email at travaux.publics@chelsea.ca.
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