Bruce Power is providing $100,000 in mutual aid assistance to support communities across Niagara Region as they recover from unprecedented rainfall events that resulted in states of emergency being declared in the City of St. Catharines and the Town of Lincoln.
The Niagara region experienced extreme rainfall on July 27 and 28, followed by another significant weather event on Aug. 2, causing widespread flooding, property damage, and disruption to residents and businesses.
Working closely with local officials and emergency management teams, Bruce Power is supplying critical recovery materials and equipment, including small generators, construction-grade and heavy-duty garbage bags, cleaning supplies, mops, brooms, disinfectants, mold-removal products, paper products, laundry detergent, baby diapers, personal hygiene items, fans, and dehumidifiers.
“By leveraging our strong supplier relationships and procurement capabilities, we were able to quickly secure and coordinate the delivery of critical recovery supplies to Niagara Region, said Jeff Holland, Director Supply Chain, Bruce Power.
The mutual aid support reflects Bruce Power’s commitment to helping Ontario communities during times of need and building strong partnerships through emergency preparedness and response.
“Bruce Power has always believed in supporting our neighbouring communities when they face extraordinary challenges,” said Jeff Steven, Chief Security Officer and Head of Emergency Preparedness, Bruce Power. “When municipalities are dealing with the impacts of severe weather and flooding, timely access to resources can make a meaningful difference in recovery efforts. We are proud to provide assistance to the residents and emergency officials in Niagara Region as they work to restore homes, businesses and community infrastructure.”
“Niagara residents have shown remarkable resilience in the face of these flooding events,” said The Hon. Sam Oosterhoff, MPP for Niagara West. “I want to thank Bruce Power for stepping up with this generous support and critical supplies that will help families and municipalities in their recovery efforts. This partnership demonstrates the strength of Ontario communities coming together to support one another during challenging times.”
Bruce Power regularly partners with municipalities, emergency management organizations and community leaders across Ontario to support preparedness, response and recovery efforts during emergencies and natural disasters.
About Bruce Power
Bruce Power is an electricity company based in Bruce County, Saugeen Ojibway Nation Territory, Ontario. We are powered by our people. Our 4,200 employees are the foundation of our accomplishments and are proud of the role they play in safely delivering clean, reliable nuclear power to families and businesses across the province and cancer-fighting medical isotopes around the world. Bruce Power has worked hard to build strong roots in Ontario and is committed to protecting the environment and supporting the communities in which we live. Formed in 2001, Bruce Power is a Canadian-owned partnership of TC Energy, OMERS, the Power Workers’ Union and The Society of United Professionals. Learn more at www.brucepower.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.
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