The feeling of shock was just one of the many emotions Bhreagh Ingarfield said she felt when her Hay River home was hit by the flooding impacting the area.
For Ingarfield and Thomas Whittaker, who moved from Yellowknife in mid-September of 2021, their Hay River home was located in the area of Paradise Gardens.
The floodSA国际影视传媒檚 impact was something that took them very much by surprise.
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The town sent out of the notice on Sunday, May 8, through Facebook page at 5 p.m., stating that people living in the Paradise Gardens area should make their way to the Hay River Community Centre to register their names or call 833-699-0188, or use the online registration form at www.hayriver.com/breakup.
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On top of her own situation, Ingarfield provided an overview of what residents of Hay River have been experiencing since the floodSA国际影视传媒檚 occurrence.
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Back in 1963, the East Channel of Vale Island and Dene Village were a part of a significant flood that resides as a dark mark on the townSA国际影视传媒檚 history. Now, nearly 60 years later, residents are once again feeling that mark.
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Ingarfield and Whittaker were staying at the community centre for a time, but now theySA国际影视传媒檙e working on getting supplies in order to help support in whatever relieve they can provide.
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Ingarfield also wished to extend a thank you to a facebook group titled SA国际影视传媒楬ay River HelpsSA国际影视传媒�, who have been assisting flood affected residents by providing clothing, available living space, and essential care items among other items.
