After Muaz Hassan’s store in Fort Simpson, N.W.T. was damaged by floods, he had to navigate the territory’s Disaster Assistance Policy, something he didn’t mince words when describing.
Feds approve request for N.W.T. flood assistance from Canadian Rangers
The federal ministers of defence and public safety made the announcement on Twitter Saturday. In an interview Thursday, N.W.T. MP Michael McLeod said the rangers could alleviate some of the volunteers helping with the flood efforts for Fort Simpson and Jean Marie River.
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Posted: May 15, 2021 2:27 PM CT | Last Updated: May 15
A road in Fort Simpson flooded with water. Residents were told to evacuate last weekend because of the extremely high water levels coming into the village. (Sarah Camsell)
Posted: May 14, 2021 1:59 PM CT | Last Updated: May 14
Rising water levels limited access to the island on which the community of Fort Simpson is built, as seen in this aerial image taken May 14 around noon.(Laurie Ozmun Nadia/Facebook)