Listuguj Police Department – Grass Fires

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Public Service Announcement:
 
There was a structural fire in the community that was initially caused by a grass fire that was set nearby.
 
The Listuguj Police Department is urging community members to not start grass fires. There is a higher risk of these fires spreading due to the dry conditions and high winds.

Listuguj Police Department – Grass Fires

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Public Service Announcement:
 
There was a structural fire in the community that was initially caused by a grass fire that was set nearby.
 
The Listuguj Police Department is asking that community members please refrain from starting grass fires. There is a higher risk for grass fires to spread due to the dry conditions and high winds.

Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government to Assist with Flood Restoration

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COMMUNITY RELEASE

 

Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government to Assist with Flood Restoration

 

The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government would like to notify community members that the flooding risk is lowered and the LMG will be taking the necessary steps to ensure that all the community members’ homes that flooded on April 27, 2018 through May 4, 2018 will be restored to their pre-flood conditions. If you have flooded during this time and have not notified the LMG, we encourage you do to so as soon as you can so that you can be assisted accordingly.

This means the LMG will be visiting the homes, assessing the damage and choosing the best course of action to ensure that all community members impacted by the recent flooding will have their homes returned to the state that they were prior to any water damage.

The homes that are known to flood more often than this specific incident will be dealt with in a case by case basis to help prevent any future damage to the home.

In the meantime, the LMG is working on a project with Indian Services Canada (ISC), Ministère des Transports Québec (MTQ) and Pointe-à-la-Croix to come to a solution for Caplin Road and other flood-prone areas.

There will be a designated individual who will be going house to house to help assess the home and assist in filling out any paperwork. This type of paperwork may be personal insurance, insurance through the LMG or the claim form with ISC.

The LMG, Chief and Council and Emergency Preparedness Team will be meeting directly with ISC officials to work out the details on how to best support our community members affected by this unique situation.

There will be companies dispatched to visit the homes as soon as possible to help with the remediation for mold and other harmful outcomes of the recent flood.

Updates will be provided regularly and for more information, please contact:

Jill Martin at 418-788-2136 or jill.martin@listuguj.ca

Update on the Flood Emergency

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government has been working diligently to assist community members with flooded homes since Saturday, April 28th, 2018.  Over 40 homes in Listuguj were affected.  We were able to purchase 26 pumps with the help from community members who traveled to get them.  We would like to thank the Listuguj Fire Department, Rangers and Public Works for working around the clock to manage the pumps at the Mi’gmaq Star and Beaulieu Turn and to bring pumps to homes.

 

The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government will be taking the following action in the next few days.  If you require immediate assistance with flooding, please contact the emergency centre at 418-788-2222.

 

After Mass Assessment (Damage):

  • A preliminary assessment will be done with all the houses that were affected by stating the Damage with Pictures if possible, also identifying the vulnerable houses that required to keep the pump in case of more flooding.
  • Detailed estimate for house repairs.
  • Determining where to proceed next with other forms of prevention. (mold, mildew etc.)

 

Technical/Flood Monitoring

  • Monitor Water level and drainage channels.
  • Monitor Pump Performance.
  • Purchase additional equipment to ensure that we are more adequately prepared in the future.
  • Case Report to include the crisis causes and future action to mitigate the risk of flooding in the future.

 

Preparations for potential risks:

  • Pump Collection and Inventory. If homes require pumps at any time the LMG can assist in a more timely manner.
  • Make sure a shelter is ready for anyone who would may need to be displaced.

First Nations Quebec-Labrador 2018 Gathering of Youth and Elders

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The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador are seeking two youth and two elders from each community to participate in their 2018 Gathering of Youth and Elders.

If you wish to be considered, please submit your name and contact information to Brandey Barnaby at 418-788-2136.

 

Paving Agreement for Roads in Listuguj

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Message from the Office of Chief and Council:

On April 12, 2018, Councillor Sky Metallic and the Capital & Infrastructure team met with the Department of Indigenous Service Canada (DISC). An agreement was reached between LMG and the Department of Indigenous Service Canada regarding paving the streets in Listuguj, that would allow for the paving to begin as early as this year. There is still work to be done before getting started, however the Capital and Infrastructure department progressing towards making this happen. Plans have been developed for the following streets, with others possibly being added in the near future.

• Nation Lane
• Church Crescent
• Qasgusi
• Isaac Lane
• Dedam Road
• Gitpu Crescent (Pending Caplin Drainage)
• Glitaw
• Pguman
• Milita’j
• Caplin Road (Riverside to Nation Lane)
• Martin Lane
• Old Mill Road

This is a major commitment on the part of the Capital and Infrastructure working in coordination with the Lands department to insure the proper access and permissions are in order. Work to address the rest of Caplin Road continues, involving collaboration with the province, MTQ, and the Department of Indigenous Service Canada.
In addition to the commitments made to paving roads, we have explored several options for a long-term solution to the annual flooding and drainage issues on Caplin Road, and remain hopeful that we can begin working towards that goal in the immediate future.