Residents who live on Tugwell Creek Road have been given assurance that there is no risk for evacuation.
Jerry Grant, emergency program coordinator for the Juan de Fuca Emergency Operations Centre, said she and a crew went door-to-door in the area yesterday to warn residents about the smoke, and to assure them that they are safe.
B次元官网网址淭here is no concern whatsoever right now for the fire to reach structures in the area,B次元官网网址� said Grant. B次元官网网址淲e just wanted people to be mindful of the smoke, and to make sure they are prepared should there be an emergency.B次元官网网址�
Grant added the only concern is the air quality, particularly for people in the area with large outdoor animals such as cows and horses.
B次元官网网址淲e told people to try and stay indoors because of the smoke, and if it gets too bad people might want to consider moving their animals,B次元官网网址� she said.
She also gave residents pamphlets telling them to sign up for the emergency alert app, and gave them a list of things to pack in the case of an evacuation.
B次元官网网址淚 think this fire is a bit of a wake-up call for people,B次元官网网址� Grant said. B次元官网网址淧eople should always have a grab-and-go bag ready in their homes, not just for the fire but in case of any emergency really.B次元官网网址�
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Alida Volek, who lives at the end of Tugwell Road, said the smoke is thick in the area, and she was feeling nervous until the EOC came to her door.
B次元官网网址淚 was just reading the news and seeing all the smoke, not knowing anything else, so it was pretty unnerving,B次元官网网址� Volek said. B次元官网网址淏ut the responders who came to my door calmed me down completely and I feel prepared should anything happen.B次元官网网址�
Volek said she and her neighbours have all packed up some important things, have downloaded the app, and those with large animals have trailers hooked up to their trucks in case they have to move their animals.
B次元官网网址淚 think I speak for everyone when I say how grateful I am for the firefighters and first responders,B次元官网网址� Volek said. B次元官网网址淚 feel calm knowing they are working so hard to keep us safe.B次元官网网址�
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