Image Courtesy Cypress County

By Chris Brown

County mapping shows scope of storm’s destructive path

Jul 20, 2022 | 4:12 PM

DUNMORE, AB – Mapping released by Cypress County shows wide-ranging damage from the July 18 wind storm stretching in a northwesterly direction all the way from Rattlesnake Lake nearly to Echo Dale Regional Park.

The location where Holsom Road meets with Range Road 73 is the heart of the most critically-affected area.

“What happened Monday was absolutely terrifying for many of our friends and family,” says county CAO Tarolyn Aaserud in a release. “We can see now that the impact was significant, but our community is coming together and will rebuild.”

The county used drone footage taken on July 19 to view the area and inform the mapping. More than 20 residences were in the hardest-hit area. Many buildings in that area were destroyed or severely damaged.

Affected residents and landowners in that area are being prioritized in the emergency response, the county says.

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The county has placed waste bins in the affected area along Highway 523. As well, the Seven Persons transfer site is open with extended hours, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., until Sunday.

An agreement has been reached between Cypress County and Medicine Hat Family Services to cover three counselling sessions through the end of September for those directly impacted.

The Canadian Red Cross is assisting families in need, including three who required shelter.

The county will continue to evaluate its response, and further options will be considered once the true impact of the storm is revealed. Anyone directly affected is asked to contact the office at 403-526-2888