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St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada (AHN) – Newfoundland and Labrador have started to clear its roads of snapped tree trunks as the first step toward rebuilding the province massively damaged by Hurricane Igor on Tuesday. St. John’s Director of Public Works Paul Mackey estimated that more than 2,000 trees were uprooted.

More than 40 trees were felled in St. John’s Bowery Park, including a 94-year old lime tree planted by the Duke of Connaught in 1914 when the park was officially opened.

Because of the large number of downed trees, Mackey said St. John’s has opened three sites where residents could bring the snapped plants. The massive damage led the city government to assign its 400 workers to hurricane clean-up tasks, while water and sewer crews were ordered to address flooding problems.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police also identified on Thursday the 80-year old resident who was swept away by floodwaters as Allan Duffett. The octogenarian was swept away near his residence on Random Island after the ground under his feet collapsed.

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is expected to inspect the extent of damage on Friday after he arrives from his trip to New York where he addressed the United Nations General Assembly twice. Harper promised disaster relief funds for Newfoundland.

Premier Danny Williams said residents will be reimbursed for repairs they make on their damaged homes. Defense Minister Peter MacKay told Williams Canadian forces are ready to help Newfoundland residents if the soldiers are needed for reconstruction efforts in the hurricane-ravaged province.

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St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada (AHN) – Newfoundland and Labrador have started to clear its roads of snapped tree trunks as the first step toward rebuilding the province massively damaged by Hurricane Igor on Tuesday. St. John’s Director of Public Works Paul Mackey estimated that more than 2,000 trees were uprooted.

More than 40 trees were felled in St. John’s Bowery Park, including a 94-year old lime tree planted by the Duke of Connaught in 1914 when the park was officially opened.

Because of the large number of downed trees, Mackey said St. John’s has opened three sites where residents could bring the snapped plants. The massive damage led the city government to assign its 400 workers to hurricane clean-up tasks, while water and sewer crews were ordered to address flooding problems.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police also identified on Thursday the 80-year old resident who was swept away by floodwaters as Allan Duffett. The octogenarian was swept away near his residence on Random Island after the ground under his feet collapsed.

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is expected to inspect the extent of damage on Friday after he arrives from his trip to New York where he addressed the United Nations General Assembly twice. Harper promised disaster relief funds for Newfoundland.

Premier Danny Williams said residents will be reimbursed for repairs they make on their damaged homes. Defense Minister Peter MacKay told Williams Canadian forces are ready to help Newfoundland residents if the soldiers are needed for reconstruction efforts in the hurricane-ravaged province.

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