(Quebec) The Minister of Public Security, François Bonnardel, took stock, on Wednesday, of the damage caused by post-tropical storm Debby.
According to his information, five days after the torrential rains, 34 municipalities are still affected; last weekend, this number rose to 86.
There are also 38 flooded homes out of the 2,300 that were hit hard by the storm. In addition, of the 464 people who were evacuated, 24 are still there.
Fifty-three roads are also still affected, according to the minister, who took the opportunity on Wednesday to announce that Highway 13 will probably be reopened to traffic on Thursday morning.
I know it is extremely difficult for many citizens who have lost everything and have to rely on their private insurance.
François Bonnardel, Minister of Public Security
Moreover, the minister sent a message to private insurers: “Be there,” he said. “Respond, put in additional staff, because people need answers, need to talk to someone.”
Mr. Bonnardel had invited the media to a first press scrum since the storm following his meeting with the mayors of the MRC of Montcalm.
He was accompanied by the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Lanaudière region, Caroline Proulx, as well as the Member for Rousseau, Louis-Charles Thouin.