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The Royal Canadian Dragoons Immediate Response Unit Moving to Fight Flooding

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May 11, 2019 – Petawawa, ON – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

The Royal Canadian Dragoons (RCD) Immediate Response Unit (IRU) from the 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (2 CMBG), will be conducting a military road move from Garrison Petawawa to locations between Petawawa and Ottawa this morning, to help fight anticipated flooding.

This morning, residents can expect to see a mix of green armoured vehicles travelling on highways and roads throughout Renfrew County and the Ottawa Valley towards Ottawa.  Motorists are reminded to please use extra caution when driving around military convoys.

Soldiers from the RCD IRU are augmenting Joint task Force Central (JTFC) troops and will be working to address the immediate needs of local communities, in support of the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre.

Beginning April 25, 2019, JTFC was called to assist civilian authorities in Ontario with flood fighting efforts such as building sandbag walls, protecting infrastructure and critical roads, and helping stabilize the situation. As the situation in communities evolves, the allocation of troops will change according to Provincial priorities.

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Department of National Defence

Media Relations

Department of National Defence

Phone: 613-996-2353

Email: [email protected]

 

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Fate brought Michelle Levesque to the CMFMAG family and she considers herself lucky be part of the journey of watching the Magazine bloom into greatness. Her motivation comes from working with a strong group of military spouses who are dedicated to providing information about those who support the Canadian military family community. Michelle believes in Cyndi’s mission first and for most and prides herself on being Cyndi’s and the magazine’s champion. “No” is not an option in Michelle’s world. When Cyndi describes the magazine as her “5th child”, Michelle describes herself as “Cyndi’s 5th child’s Nanny”. Michelle is married to Bob, a Combat Engineer Veteran and has 3 grown children, 2 boxers, and 5 cats. With only 1 year in Lahr Germany and 4 years in Oromocto NB, the Levesque’s called Petawawa home. (19 years out of 25 years together.) Now settled in Embrun ON, Michelle works where there is an internet connection. With her infectious enthusiasm, sense of humour and sheer determination to succeed, Michelle excitedly awaits where the CMFMAG goes next!

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