Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Update - Kluskus First Nation State of Emergency

From the Cariboo Regional District -

Yesterday, a State of Emergency was declared for the Lhoosk’uz Dene Nation also known as the Kluskus First Nation. The Evacuation Order remains in effect for Kluskus Reserve #1 as a result of the wildfire.

An Emergency Social Services (ESS) Reception Centre, for affected residents was set up in the North Cariboo Recreation Centre, 500 North Star Road in Quesnel, BC. A total of 51 evacuees have been registered and received the help required in this type of situation. The Reception Centre has now closed. However, ESS volunteers will be on standby throughout this fire event.

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