Date: Sunday August 31, 2003
Time: 10 a.m.
PUBLIC INFO LINE: 869-0386
PRC RECEPTION CENTRE: 762-8646
RED CROSS INFO LINE RE EVACUEES: 1-888-350-6070
PROVINCIAL INFO LINE: 1-800-311-7044
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DAY ACCESS AVAILABLE
The residents who remain on Evacuation Order, those who live outside the City’s
eastern boundary at the south end of June Springs Road, will be permitted to
return to their homes today between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The
approximate 70 people will be required to provide proof of residency at the RCMP
road checks.
The public is asked to stay away from this area southwest of Gallagher’s Canyon,
as well as the other fire-impacted areas, to permit easy access for fire
fighting vehicles and crews.
GARBAGE PICK-UP
Garbage will be picked up on Monday September 1st and Friday September 5th in
all fire-affected areas. Monday pick-up begins at 10:00 a.m., Friday pick-up
begins at 7:00 a.m. and will include large items such as carpets and furniture.
No bag limit will be in place on these days.
A special yard waste pick-up in these areas will take place on Friday September
12th. Residents are reminded yard waste needs to be bagged or bundled, and
branches should be no longer than one metre (one yard) and no more than 20
centimetre in diameter (8 inches).
A special fridge and freezer pick-up will be announced shortly.
CAUTION
Residents are reminded to be cautious when returning home. Firefighters are
still extinguishing hotspots and utility companies are working to restore
service to all areas as quickly as possible. Many hazards exist in fire-affected
areas such as dangerous trees, ash pits and compromised structures. Parents are
asked to explain these hazards to their children and to keep a careful watch at
all times.
Warning: If residents do not have electricity and wish to set up independent
generators, permission must be granted by Aquila beforehand. Call 1-877-717-5334
or 310-9473 for more information.