Pimicikamak Cree Nation faces significant plumbing damage after a prolonged power outage caused pipes to freeze and burst amid extreme cold. Local plumber Randy Spence estimates that approximately 70% of homes are affected, with repairs expected to take three weeks to a month due to a shortage of plumbers. Chief David Monias emphasized the community’s “massive infrastructure breakdown” and the need for assessment before evacuees can safely return home. As residents report leaks and sewage backups, local leaders are urging those with plumbing issues to notify the band council.
