The exemplary work of Baie-Saint-Paul firefighters during the floods of 1er May 2023 was at the heart of a commemorative ceremony on rue Saint-Joseph, the epicenter of the disaster that we wish to avoid again.
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“The Baie-Saint-Paul fire safety team embodied this bravery, working tirelessly to ensure the safety of residents affected by this natural disaster,” argued the Municipality, emphasizing “the spirit of resilience” and “the exemplary courage” of its firefighters.
The work of these firefighters was celebrated during a ceremony in the presence of the mayor of Baie-Saint-Paul, Michaël Pilote, the Minister of Public Security, François Bonnardel and the Member of Parliament for Charlevoix-Côte-de-Beaupré, Kariane Bourassa.
One year ago today, the Gouffre River burst its banks and caused significant damage in the area of rue Saint-Joseph. Two firefighters died in this flood.
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To date, 318 files have been opened for affected buildings, including 90 for businesses, reports the Municipality.
Baie-Saint-Paul also invested more than $2.7 million in various costs, including mandates for the analysis of riverside protection walls.
Despite the fact that the sector has found itself at the heart of significant flooding since the end of the 19th century, Baie-Saint-Paul wishes to invest to preserve the vitality of the Saint-Joseph district.
“Preserving the heritage value of neighborhoods and residences is a priority for the City. The fight against deurbanization is also at the heart of our concerns to maintain a dynamic and diverse population,” argues Mayor Michaël Pilote.
In this sense, 17 grant requests were submitted to the Ministry of Culture for the renovation of rue Saint-Joseph.
More details to come…
