Barrie is providing more support for residents affected by the tornado.
Curbside collection will occur in the tornado recovery area tomorrow, including garbage and recycling.
To date, City staff have hauled and disposed of approximately 108 tonnes of tornado debris at the Barrie Landfill Site, where affected residents can dump their trash for free until Friday.
Update from St. Gabe's on support for those impacted by the tornado including an outdoor event Thurs 5 to 7pm to provide mental health counselling, and additional garbage pickup. Thanks to Councillor Jim Harris for putting the mental health support event together. #barrietornado pic.twitter.com/RgowWQGlZi
— Jeff Lehman (@jedi_lehman) July 20, 2021
The City has hired a contractor to assist with chipping trees and will be hosting a community event outside of Saint Gabriels’ School on Prince William Way tomorrow night.
Healing After Trauma: Regaining Your Mental Health After A Disaster will take place from 5 to 7 p.m on Thursday.
For more details on the event, please click here.
Community Event in Support of Mental Health: July 22, 5–7pm | This event will bring together @NewPathYFS, @CounselorSimcoe & @WaypointCtr. View event details: https://t.co/sCTVJt8PYQ https://t.co/H04RNmeVZi #BarrieTornado
— The City of Barrie (@cityofbarrie) July 21, 2021
To date, City staff have hauled and disposed of approximately 108 tonnes of #BarrieTornado debris at the Barrie Landfill Site. https://t.co/H04RNmeVZi pic.twitter.com/B9Zn9qz575
— The City of Barrie (@cityofbarrie) July 20, 2021
City provides more support for residents affected by #BarrieTornado: https://t.co/IBQbeibRju https://t.co/H04RNmeVZi
— The City of Barrie (@cityofbarrie) July 20, 2021