Premier Dwight Ball says call volume for help from the Canadian Armed Forces has been extremely high so additional numbers have been added for those who need help digging out.
The Premier says as of early this afternoon, the armed forces had 270 tasks assigned to them and 160 completed.
Dwight Ball says there are some incredible stories emerging.
Including one of a gentleman in a wheelchair who had been stuck inside for days, but is now cleared out.
Ball says more equipment and staff will be available from the provincial fleet for the city of St. John’s starting tomorrow.
Extra staff and equipment are also coming from as far as Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor, Deer Lake and Corner Brook.
The military will remain in the area for the time being offering assistance.
He says neighbouring communities are now in a position to assist St. John’s with the cleanup. As for financial assistance, the Premier says they’re willing to work with municipalities as they get a better handle on the full impact of Friday’s storm.
As for St. John’s Regional Airport, Premier Dwight Ball says they’re working with the city to resume flights.
Not only are people stranded at the airport, but there are people stranded on the mainland trying to get home as well.
If you need help from the military, please call the following numbers 754-2489 and 729-3703
If you are unable to clear access to an entryway, please call 311 or 709-754-2489 or 709-729-3703 or for the deaf or hearing impaired, text 902-691-9493.
The @CanadianForces are working with the province.
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— JTFA | FOIA (@JTFA_FOIA) January 21, 2020
