Island town could have been devastated if storm’s path hadn’t changed
Another shed floats on its side after being swept into the ocean in Ramea during post-tropical storm Fiona on Saturday, Sept. 24. – Image From FacebookThe people of Ramea already know about being prepared, but Mayor Ian Stewart said there is still more that could be done.
Having those stockpiles is the norm given that people don’t know how long the town could be cut off, and Stewart said the stores generally have a good supply of groceries with extra stock on hand for situations like this. “So, everybody has to be very mindful of their own personal safety and just don’t be doing things that you shouldn’t be doing,” said Stewart.
“Those waves were beyond what I can tell you. We were looking at them coming and they were absolutely huge, with incredible power.” It also helps that it's sheltered by a steep hill at the rear of the property, said Dumaresque, which provides a natural breakwater to prevent flooding from high tides.A few years ago he installed a recirculating seawater system at the facility, enabling them to stock up on live scallops and hold them for several days in case processsing lines go down.
And waves took out a boardwalk and toppled headstones in the cemetery. Residents have been out cleaning things up and the town will also do some work. Stewart figures armour stone will be needed in some areas to help prevent further erosion.
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