The Township of Huron-Kinloss has received confirmation that a EF0 Tornado hit the Point Clark Area last Friday.
A media release from the Town says it happened in and around the areas of London Road and Lake Range Drive and Rosinke Drive and Huron Road on August 28th around 10:15 p.m.
The tornado reportedly caused downed trees which caused damage to approximately seven (7) properties.
Emergency services attended the site and reported no injuries to the public
were sustained.
The Town says the area is now cleared of all debris.
Mayor Mitch Twolan released a statement thanking the community and first responders for their work, “On behalf of Council, I would like to express my deepest
thanks to, the South Bruce OPP, Red Cross, Victim Services, Hydro One, County of Bruce Community Emergency Management, our local contractors, and to our Local Fire Departments, Public Works, and all Township Staff involved in the emergency, along with our residents that helped each other out during and after the incident.”
Twolan adds, “During a time where our resources have been focused on the pandemic, it is these first responders that rise to the difficult challenges and for that we are extremely grateful.”
The Town says, if your property has been damaged by the tornado and you require assistance, contact your insurance company or the Insurance Bureau of Canada Customer Centre 1-844-227-5422 oncic@ibc.ca
A complete list of non-governmental organizations with active roles in Emergency Management can be found on the Township website.