Boat operator Mike Clinch of Cooke Aquaculture from St. George, NB.
Another year, another flood and Cooke Aquaculture is helping out once again.
The Blacks Harbour fish-farming company is helping with flood relief efforts in the village of Cambridge-Narrows.
The village is located on the Washademoak Lake, along the lower St. John River system, and is home to around 650 residents and plenty of cottagers along the lower St. John River system.
Vice President of Public Relations for Cooke Aquaculture, Joel Richardson tells us they have sent personnel and equipment, along with a 21-foot white fibreglass skiff and a 25-foot red Zodiac, both of which frequently handle the choppy tidal waters of the Bay of Fundy.
Richardson says they will be patrolling Washademoak Lake area communities alongside the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization, first responders and the Cambridge-Narrows volunteer fire department.
“The boats can hold up to twelve people and can be used to help move residents from flooded areas or move supplies to areas where flood waters have cut off access. They can also be used to quickly move emergency personnel or for other emergency response needs.”
During the record flood in 2018, the Cooke family also provided boats and experienced marine staff for support.
Richardson says they will likely send more boats to other flooded communities this week as flood waters peak.
