It has been several weeks since heavy rainfall flooded ditches, streets, and basements across Steinbach, and city officials are now turning their attention to gathering information and planning for the future.

Mayor Earl Funk says the city is learning a great deal from the community response.

“We are gathering information through all the residents that are registering with the financial disaster assistance,” Funk explains. “We’re learning a lot of really good things from it too, and we’re very appreciative of everyone coming forward.”

He encourages residents who experienced damage to ensure their cases are reported through the city’s emergency coordinator, Adam Thiessen.

Delegation planned for October

One of the next steps will be a delegation to the City council meeting on October 21

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