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The Montreal SPCA would like animals included in emergency response plans to natural disasters. (Daniel J. Rowe/CTV News) When a wildfire, flood or other natural disaster is bearing down, citizens need to act fast to gather essentials and loved ones and move out of harm's way. For over half the Quebec population, that loved one may be an animal. The Montreal SPCA said that a Leger poll found that 86 per cent of Quebec pet owners would refuse to evacuate without their animal companions in case of disaster. As such, the shelter is calling on the province to include animals in evacuation and emergency housing plans and to work with shelters and animal protection organizations to do search and rescue operations and ensure access to at risk or affected areas. In addition, the shelter wants the following conditions: Implementing measures to make it easier to identify animals and reunite them with their guardians. Training first responders in animal capture and handling. Supporting animal shelters affected by a disaster. Making essential animal food and supplies eligible for post-emergency financial assistance. The SPCA points out that natural disasters are intensifying, pointing to wildfires in New Brunswick, Manitoba and B.C. and floods in Texas this year as recent examples. Maïtée Labrecque-Saganash was among those evacuated in 2023 when wildfires ripped through northern Quebec. Fire departments in the communities allowed dog owners to drop off their pets and they secured temporary shelter spaces out of the region until evacuees could return home. 'All you had to do was drop off your pet at the firehall and put them on a list,' she said, adding that it relieved a lot of stress for pet owners. 'Cities most likely have the resources necessary to do so. It just takes a bit of logistics to reassign resources and to plan out logistics.' The SPCA points out that B.C. has already integrated animals into its emergency measures. In Quebec, it's up to the municipalities. 'People put themselves in danger to save their animals, also endangering first responders,' the SPCA said in a news release. 'Forced separation causes lasting psychological trauma for disaster victims.' Pet owners are encouraged to assemble an emergency kit for their animals. More information can be found on the SPCA's website.
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‘We've seen some very happy tears': Initiative providing traditional foods to evacuated elders
Grace Masse with the MKO Harvester Program discusses how the initiative is helping to provide traditional food to evacuated elders. While many First Nation community members remain away from home due to the wildfire threats, one program is ensuring evacuated elders still have access to their traditional foods. Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) has partnered with Food Matters Manitoba to provide meals to elders staying in hotels and shelters. The traditional Indigenous foods being offered include moose stew, fried moose meat, berries, potatoes, fish, bannock and cakes. 'A lot of our elders don't like the spicy foods and are not used to a lot of the catered meals, such as burritos and all different kinds of stuff that is not in their diet,' explained Grace Masse, who is part of the MKO's Harvester Program. Masse said the program has left the elders feeling grateful, as many of them are experiencing unwanted weight loss because the foods in the catered meals are not part of their typical diet. 'We've seen some very happy tears,' she said. So far, the MKO has helped to feed thousands of evacuees and will continue to provide help as the situation progresses. • With files from CTV's Rachel Lagacé.
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Saint John firefighters union says its 2 tanker trucks are often out of service
The Saint John Firefighters Association says its two tanker trucks are often out of service due to a lack of people who can drive them. In a Facebook post, the union says the two tanker trucks are critical for delivering water to active scenes, particularly in the west and east ends of the community, which have a limited amount of fire hydrants. 'Saint John Firefighters are responsible for protecting 326 square kilometres, with many densely populated communities in wooded areas,' the Association said. The Association claimed the City of Saint John is not using overtime funds to staff the tankers. 'Your firefighters will always give our best effort, however without the proper tools, the challenge increases significantly,' the Association said. In an interview with CTV News Atlantic's Todd Battis on Tuesday, Saint John Mayor Donna Reardon said firefighters have responded to 30 small fires since the New Brunswick government imposed the provincewide burn ban. Many of the fires were at encampments. The fire department can impose fines for outdoor fires that range from $140 to $2,100. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
