Sask. disaster relief agency sends help to Carrot River after destructive storm [Video]

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has stepped up to help Carrot River after a destructive storm tore through the community on Sunday evening.

On Tuesday, the SPSA sent a team of firefighters and two members of its emergency response team to the community, according to a news release from the provincial disaster management organization. The crew will help remove debris and offer additional support, as required.

Environment Canada said the Carrot River was hit by a strong wind on Sunday night and was investigating whether it was a tornado.

“What happened in Carrot River was some kind of strong wind event. It has yet to be determined if it was a tornado,” meteorologist Terri Lang told CTV News on Monday.

“Certain wind strength will cause certain damage. So you have to look at the pattern of the damage to assess whether it was a tornado, or whether it was …