Brazeau County declares state of disaster due to Breton tornado
Brazeau County Council has declared a state of disaster for the area affected by the July tornado, kicking off a process to get relief from the province.
Currently there is no cost estimate for the damages caused by the storm, but 21 residents have come forward after being impacted by the tornado. Some residents have reported damage to their homes and outbuildings, the loss of livestock and destroyed trees and fencing.
One man, Jeff Gresham, lost a couple of sheds on his property as well as damage to the roof of his home. Even with insurance, Gresham told council he’ll be forced to pay over $30,000 out of his own pocket to pay for some of the damages his property sustained.
The county has declared states of disaster for floods, droughts and fires, but this is the first time it has occured for a tornado.