Ottawa – Gatineau Area Tornadoes

One week after six tornadoes ripped through the Ottawa-Gatineau area causing severe damage and wide spread power outages, people are starting to pick up the pieces and move forward.
If you would like to help the people affected by this devastation, you can make a financial donation to the Ottawa-Gatineau Tornado Appeal – Ottawa Area or the Ottawa-Gatineau Tornado Appeal – Gatineau Area by contacting your local Canadian Red Cross office.  Also, the Salvation Army is accepting donations of clothing, furniture and household items in anticipation of increased requests from residents affected by the windstorm and tornadoes. You can make donations in person at Salvation Army thrift stores. To arrange a donation pick-up for larger items, please call the toll-free donation line at 1-613-247-1435 ext. 228.
For those who were in the path of these devastating tornadoes we want to remind you that your Union is here for you.  Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you need assistance at contact@accomponent.ca, or contact your Health & Safety and EAP Committees.