As the community continues with what will be a long road to recovery, Lyle Morran, mayor of the Grandview Municipality, is urging residents to be cautious.
They're asking rural residents to shelter in place as much as possible. Stay off rural roads, as not all are marked because they're out of signs.
"No heavy trucks unless approved by the municipality. Some roads are undercut and not safe," said Morran. "Public Works are trying to find safe routes out for everyone. Some people are still isolated. If you use well water, boil it until you can get it tested. The municipality office has well-testing kits. We want everyone to be safe, and we will do what we can to help."
Morran credits Public Works staff for all they've done over the past couple of days. They've had to keep the lift station going so the sewer doesn't back up. It's been manned overnight. Staff also sandbagged it and brought in three extra pumps to keep the water out.
Office staff have been working around the clock, taking emergency calls.
Lyle also credits community members.
"There are many rural residents who have stepped up. They've offered to clean up basements for people," he ended. "There have been lunches made. The community has really banded together. It's amazing to see how many people show up to help those who are less fortunate."
Morran also wants to stress there is light at the end of the tunnel. While the road to recovery could be long, there is a sense of hope. Crews have managed to keep the water and sewer running.
