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Fort McMurray evacuees could return starting June 1
May 19, 2016 byThe re-entry will happen in stages over two weeks
People could be allowed back to fire ravaged Fort McMurray as early as June 1
May 18, 2016 By Chris Purdy - THE CANADIAN PRESSEDMONTON – The Alberta government says people from the fire-ravaged city of Fort McMurray could start going home starting June 1 if conditions are safe, but warned there will only be basic services and a partially open hospital. “Remember, many…
Alberta reviews Fort McMurray wildfire re-entry plan as flames spread north
May 17, 2016 The Canadian PressFORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – The Alberta government is taking a second look at its plan to allow people to return home to Fort McMurray after explosions damaged some homes in the city and a raging wildfire spread north toward oilsands…
CRU Adjusters : Updates From The Road (Fort McMurray)
May 17, 2016 CRU AdjustersWhile the planning and relief efforts continue to inch forward to get the 80,000 evacuees back into their communities, Fires have not yet all subsided. Fire marshalls continue to control several hot spots. As it stands, only those who are…
Fort McMurray wildfires could result in two weeks’ lost oil production: Conference Board
May 17, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterThe impact of the wildfires in the Fort McMurray, Alberta area on oil production could “translate into” a $985-million loss in gross domestic product, though the rebuilding effort will result in “elevated” construction activity in the area through 2018, the…
AIR estimates Fort McMurray wildfire insured losses at between $4.4 billion and $9 billion
May 17, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterIndustry insured losses from the Fort McMurray wildfire that began May 1 and is still being fought today is estimated at $4.4 billion to $9.0 billion, AIR Worldwide reported late Monday. The catastrophe modelling firm notes the estimate reflects insured…
Work camps north of Fort McMurray evacuated due to growing wildfire
May 16, 2016 By John Cotter and Dean Bennett - The Canadian PressFORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – A precautionary evacuation is clearing out employees at work camps north of Fort McMurray due to the threat of a quickly spreading wildfire. Non-essential personnel are leaving while others are staying to conduct work on the…
Alberta government releases Fort McMurray fire damage surveillance app
May 16, 2016 The Canadian PressEDMONTON – The Alberta government has released an app that will give Fort McMurray residents a good look at their properties. A message from Municipal Affairs Minister Danielle Larivee warns that viewing the satellite images may be traumatic, and the…
Home surveillance app helps Fort McMurray evacuees see home damage
May 16, 2016 byThe Alberta government says higher resolution images will help with insurance claims
Google offers look at fire damaged Fort McMurray neighbourhoods
May 14, 2016 The Canadian PressFort McMurray evacuees eager for a look at how their neighbourhoods fared during a recent forest fire have a new tool – Google. The California-based Internet giant is offering a bird’s-eye view of the city taken from satellite imagery on…
CRU Adjusters Mobilizes Disaster Response for Fort McMurray Area Fires
May 14, 2016 CRU AdjustersCRU Adjusters has been engaged by four Canadian insurance companies to assist in the response to the Fort McMurray fires. As this work is our core business, CRU has mobilized more than 250 adjusters for this disaster. We have assisted…
DBRS estimates Fort McMurray insurance claims at between $2 billion and $6 billion
May 13, 2016 by Canadian UnderwriterToronto-headquartered credit rating firm DBRS Limited has estimated that the total claim costs for the Fort McMurray wildfire will likely be in the range of $2 billion to $6 billion. DBRS said in a briefing on Friday that it is…