Prince Rupert Mayor Herb Pond, having seen his citizens acting as though the end was nigh , suggested that his fellow citizens need to take a deep breath and relax a bit. The Mayor was interviewed on a number of media outlets earlier Wednesday and also posted his comments to the city’s website.
That statement on the city’s website the Mayor reminds residents that our location with water and air access assists the municipality when it comes to re supply and such. Perhaps an observation from the city that there was no reason for any of the panic that was seen earlier in the day.
June 6, 2007
Prince Rupert Mayor Herb Pond released the following statement at 1:00 pm today:
“There is no need for panic in Prince Rupert. We are not cut off from the outside world. We have excellent air and marine transportation networks that are moving people and supplies. Our emergency and protective services are all fully functional.
Grocery stores are taking steps to restock. Fuel stations are also implementing alternate supply strategies.
It is important to realize that any current shortages are the direct result of hording, not supply problems.
Prince Rupert is famous for sharing. We’ve survived far worse incidents by looking after each other. Let me encourage those people who may have overstocked in a moment of panic, to check that their neighbours are OK. We really do have more than enough to go around.
In the meantime, we are keeping a watchful eye on our upriver neighbours who are facing much more serious challenges, and often with far fewer options available. They have our prayers and support.”
Mayor Pond can be contacted by cell phone at 250-624-1479.
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