Emergency services personnel, along with neighbours, rush to help people as a torrential downpour hits again shortly after a tornado ripped through the south end of Barrie on Thursday, July 15 in this file photo.Kevin Lamb for BarrieToday
Barrie could know by week’s end if it qualifies for disaster relief from the July 15 tornado.
Provincial representatives toured the affected area around Mapleview Drive East and Prince William Way on Wednesday to determine if the city qualifies for Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians (DRAO).
It’s a program that can help residents recover costs after a natural disaster. The province may activate DRAO for damage to private property if there’s a sudden, unexpected natural event
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