Urgent order to come to La Boy

Gulf | A state emergency order should soon be adopted by the Quebec government to facilitate the administration of key measures being prepared following the risk of a major landslide in La Baie. Going with the 200 evicted citizens will also be a big challenge.

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The Minister of Municipal Affairs and the Minister in charge of the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region confirmed on Sunday morning that he had discussed with his colleagues Genevieve Guilbault on public security to declare a state of emergency in La Baie.

“Genevieve Gilbold was in complete agreement, he was responsible for signing an order, yes it is an emergency, it is an emergency”, acknowledged Andre Loforest.

Saguna Mayor Julie Dufour welcomed the quick decision, saying it would make things easier.

“Saguenay supports all the good that the Minister, Deputy Minister of the Department, Ministry of Public Safety, Ministry of Transport, the City” is very fortunate to work in close collaboration, Ms Dufour underlined.

Camping, apartments for the elderly and others

For now, the evacuation of victims who were quickly evacuated from their homes overnight from Saturday to Sunday is a priority.

Thirty housing units have been made available to victims from the Office Municipal D’Habitation de Sagune, and the city is continuing its efforts with various organizations to monitor evictees.

“It’s a lot of solutions, but first you need to know the needs, do you have families? Older people with less mobility? But everything is open, going through camp to nursing home, nursing home or even good Samaritans,” the mayor explained, however, since last week Delighted in unity.

“We are in Saguenay. We are tired of disasters, but that’s what sets our unity, our mutual aid.”

Were the shows re-evaluated?

For the rest, the victims will meet again Monday morning to calculate the assistance programs they deserve. The question of the limit on compensation in the event of a demolished house was specifically discussed earlier this week, when the first evictees plan became known as $ 260,000.

In the context of inflation, as many apartments reach higher market value, can these plans be reviewed? This is a possibility, Minister LaForrest pointed out.

“We are still experiencing a certain situation in terms of property costs. This was discussed with my colleague Genevieve Gilbold, and signing the emergency law will make it possible to analyze the situation, ”the minister explained.

The relocation of specific apartments is also on the table as the authorities evaluate all possible options.

“It’s part of the options for relief programs. It can be moved, demolished or otherwise diverted,” said Carol Girard, director of the Saguenay Fire Department.