Wildfire relief efforts continue as evacuees return home
KAMLOOPS — Fewer evacuees are flowing in and out of the Emergency Reception Centre in Kamloops, and wildfire relief efforts are shifting to help returning residents of communities affected by fires.
“I just drove past the evacuation centre today, and it looks like they’re just really winding down,” said United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo Executive Director Danalee Baker. “So, as people are heading home that need and that focus needs to go to those communities.”
The United Way is one of the agencies providing support to those impacted by the wildfires, and their relief fund has just grown by $41,000, thanks to a donation from the United Steelworkers.
“So excited, it’s so generous,” Baker said. “You know, the Steelworkers have been partners of ours for decades. Nationally, we are partners with United Ways all across Canada. This is just a fantastic way to continue our partnership and work together to rebuild and help people recover from this wildfire disaster.”