Area Councillor thanks displaced Dyke Rd. residents heading into third day of evacuation

Despite frustrations from so many unknowns, Coun. David Hendsbee said the people who’ve been evacuated on Dyke Rd. have been very understanding of the situation while officers continue to clear the area of toxic chemicals.

“There have been three families, I believe, displaced immediately around the site,” he said. “This is something they’ve been very cooperative with, so I appreciate their patience and understanding for that.”

Hendsbee has had regular communication with the Nova Scotia RCMP throughout their investigation at the small Grand Desert cottage.

“They’ve brought in a couple of their specialists from Alberta, and they brought one person back from New York City who was down there studying,” he said. “We now have the three specialists on-site, so we can really analyze the contents of the cottage.”

Hendsbee said he doesn’t think nearby residents are facing any imminent danger, an adds that the chemicals found are toxic, but not explosive.

in a rural community, he says it’s difficult to know what’s going on behind closed doors.

“This being a private property, the State does not have the eyes into everybody’s closet to see what they’re doing.”

It’s not yet known how much longer the evacuation order will be in effect, but the RCMP is scheduled to provide an update on the situation later this morning.

“Those who are affected, thank you again for your patience and understanding,” said Hendsbee.