B.C. government and Merritt announce assistance to wildfire evacuees
On Sunday (August 20), the provincial government announced in a press release the assistance to...
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ESS volunteer helps evacuees amidst own displacement
Bonnie Horel continues to provide support to people who have been impacted by the wildfires and floods in the Nicola Valley despite being on the other side of the equation when her own home flooded in Nov. 2021.
Frustration sets in for evacuees in Kamloops
It has now been over one week since the city-wide evacuation of Merritt, and some residents who were sent to Kamloops claim that they have still not received any assistance from ESS.
Flooding of Merritt led to greatest number of evacuees ever processed in Kamloops at one time
Kamloops ESS is dealing with its highest number of evacuees ever, according to the City of Kamloops CAO.
Emergency evacuations underway in Petit Creek
Those evacuated via helicopter are being taken to Merritt airport, which is well outside of the flood zone affecting the city, and from there are being taken to the ESS Reception Centre in Kelowna.
Village of Lytton engulfed by wildfire
Posts on social media by Lyttonites suggest that many homes and businesses have been lost.
Emergency Social Services team goes to work in Merritt after fire
The City of Merritt’s specialized emergency response team swept into action last night, after...
