A new Recovery Manager has been established in the Columbia Valley for the next few weeks to provide support and assistance to residents who are continuing through the recovery process following the August 23 wind event in the Columbia Valley.

“While we have not yet heard from the province whether the event will deemed eligible for Disaster Financial Assistance, we have been working to find other options to provide support to residents who are continuing to move through the recovery process following the windstorm,” explained Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) Information Officer Loree Duczek.

“The Rapid Response Team from Christian Aid Ministries did an incredible job of helping manage a great deal of debris during their time here, and we are excited to have a new Recovery Manager position in place to continue to assist residents.”

Trevor Kier has now arrived in the valley and is ready to engage with the community.

“Trevor is an experienced Recovery Manager and will be a tremendous resource for people navigating through any remaining recovery challenges. From questions about danger trees to debris management or connecting with other resources, he will be an excellent point of contact for them,” added Duczek.

Kier can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 250-417-9732. He will be in the valley until at least September 30.

The Recovery Manager position was approved for funding through the provincial Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.

RDEK

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