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Damage is seen on homes in the Martin Grove Road and Highway 7 area in this photo taken by an arborist for the City of Vaughan. (Aldo Panzica, Special to CP24.com)

Victims of this summer's destructive tornado in Vaughan are claiming their insurance companies have done little to help them.

It’s been two months since two cities were torn apart by tornadoes, but some homeowners are still waiting for their insurance companies to pay up.

Vaughan Mayor Linda Jackson invited representatives from the Insurance Bureau of Canada to answer questions and help home owners at a hotel on Thursday.

About 70 residents turned out and many say they're still waiting for their insurance companies to provide compensation.

An F-2 tornado touched down in Vaughan on August 20, damaging about 600 homes and forcing the city into a state of emergency.

Once the storm passed, the destruction was widespread. Violent winds also tore down power lines and uprooted trees, leaving several thousand people in the province without power.

Jackson says she's trying to help residents frustrated by the insurance claims process since the disaster.

She says there has been a lack of response for residents with claims ranging from $100,000 to $400,000.

In some cases, insurance companies are taking too long to deal with claims following the tornados, she says.

Jackson is offering to help those having trouble with their insurance claim.

Several other tornadoes touched down in Ontario, including one in the town of Durham, where an 11-year-old boy was killed.

For more information on how to get help, visit the City of Vaughan's website.