Spring flooding: the inspection reports will be completed by 5 weeks, ” said Coiteux

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Martin Coiteux

Marie-Eve Dumont

Tuesday, 11 July 2017 12:28

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All inspection reports of all of the residences affected by the spring floods is expected to be completed within five weeks, certified by the minister Coiteux.

• To read ausii: disaster victims say they are abandoned by the authorities

Of the victims were “abandoned” by the authorities during public consultations held yesterday evening and complained of the delay for reconstruction.

The minister of public Safety responded during a media scrum that 92% of people have received the visit of an inspector. His ministry has hired more than 90 additional people to be able to process records more quickly.

Impossible to know yet whether the victims will be able to start work as soon as they receive their inspection report – detailing the work to be performed, and assistance that is provided to you by Quebec, or if there will be other steps to take.

The minister has mentioned that he would take note of the fact that several people disagreed with the decree that prevents the reconstruction of houses in flood zone 0-20 years damaged more than 50 %. It is said to be open to improve it or change it.