You’re probably aware, but our city and province as a whole have seen some pretty horrible stuff lately. The widespread BC floods and mudslides have rocked communities, destroyed homes, displaced families, and much worse.
However, in times like this, there are always helpers. There are always initiatives, friends, strangers, and organizations that run into the fray to help out, and our province has seen a lot of that the last week.
Dozens of volunteers at Surrey’s Dukh Nivaran Sahib Gurdwara cooked more than 3000 meals for those stranded in Hope. They’re paying for private helicopters to deliver meals (roti, cooked carrots, fruit) Wed AM – and will try for more trips in the coming days @CityNewsVAN #BCStorm pic.twitter.com/TpGjqDqIto
— Tarnjit Kaur Parmar (@Tarnjitkparmar) November 17, 2021
This is just the beginning as well because they’re showing no signs of stopping. Oh, and they’re paying for a helicopter to transport the food to the people stranded in Hope. Now, that’s just human generosity at its finest.
Farmers and community members, some on a jet ski, helped rescue around 50 stranded cattle from a farm in Abbotsford, British Columbia, after heavy rains swept the western Canadian province, causing widespread flooding, landslides, and road closures https://t.co/j9MCbdUzmd pic.twitter.com/R5qaXaX2oe
— Reuters (@Reuters) November 17, 2021
Abbotsford is one of the biggest farming communities in the province. So, it makes sense that farmers would not want to part with their cattle. And these videos show that when disaster strikes no cow is left behind, if it can be helped.
This video from the scene of people being rescued off #BCHwy7 is so powerful.
People are relieved to be safely on the other side of these two mudslides and on solid ground.
“Oh it’s amazing,” says Bennett. “They’ve got food and blankets for us, and real bathrooms!” pic.twitter.com/ylrStiMoHq
— Alanna Kelly (@AlannaKellyNews) November 15, 2021
Another amazing display of a community coming together. In the video, you can see the hundreds of volunteers working together to sandbag the incoming flooding. Really powerful stuff.
We’re with you, British Columbia. pic.twitter.com/mr6obVdKc2
— Canadian Forces in 🇺🇸 (@CAFinUS) November 15, 2021
Not only do communities come together in times of need, so do entire nations. The Canadian Forces in the US sent a helicopter to help airlift people stranded by the flood. And, it’s a thrilling sight.
While the last few days have been tragic, it’s always good to remember that there are always folks out there looking to help in times like these.
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