Updates: Saskatchewan Fire Evacuation
Updated July 19th, 2015 – As of Saturday, July 18, there are 103 active fires in the province. There have been 637 wildfires so far this season.
In Saskatoon, as of Sunday afternoon, the Sasktel Soccer Centre will be closed and all the remaining people moved over to Henk Ruys.
Prince Albert, there are no plans at this point to close either Reception Centre as many people staying with family and friends and in hotels are using this as their main place to eat meals.
Regina, the University of Regina continues to operate with 95 people in residence and no plans to move them any time soon. We will continue to provide snacks.
For a complete list of evacuated communities and repatriation status visit: www.environment.gov.sk.ca/fire
Updated July 18th, 2015 – As of Friday, July 17, there are 112 active fires in the province. There have been 636 wildfires so far this season.
To-Date clothing vouchers have been provided as follows:
Saskatoon – 3,446
Regina – 1,549
Prince Albert – 1,248
The Salvation Army continues to support those who have been displaced by providing food, beverages and snacks. The local SAFEWAY in Saskatoon has provided bags for those returning home to carry snack bags and sandwiches in.
The process of repatriation for many continues and it is expected that demobilization of resources will continue throughout the weekend and into next week. The Salvation Army is committed to supporting evacuees for as long as necessary.
Updated July 16th, 2015 – As of Wednesday, July 16, there are 126 active fires in the province. There have been 630 wildfires so far this season.
The Salvation Army provided snacks to more than 300 people who were repatriated today from Saskatoon and in excess of 400 from Prince Albert. In addition, thanks to the support of SUBWAY® Restaurants hundreds were provided with a 6” sandwich, chips, cookie and water for their journey home.
We continue to support those who remain away from home and pray for rain to aid in firefighting efforts.
Updated July 15th, 2015 – As of Tuesday, July 14, there are 125 active fires in the province. There have been 623 wildfires so far this season.
The Salvation Army contnues to support those displaced by wildfires. To-date more than 6,000 have been assisted with clothing. In addition, support is being provided to individuals and families being repatriated.
Updated July 12th, 2015 – As of Saturday, July 11, there are 122 active fires in the province. There have been 611 wildfires so far this season compared to 220 in 2014.
Our amazing volunteers have provided in excess of 2,000 hours of time to assist those displaced. Volunteers have come from all over Saskatchewan as well as Alberta, Manitoba, British Columbia and as far away as Ontario. We truly could not do the work we are doing without them.
Updated July 11th, 2015 – As of Friday, July 10, there are 119 active fires in the province. There have been 604 wildfires so far this season compared to 220 in 2014.
The Salvation Army continues to assist evacuees by providing food, hydration and clothing vouchers at locations in Saskatoon, Regina and Prince Albert. In addition, bagged lunches are provided for those being repatriated.
Updated July 10th, 2015 – As of Thursday, July 9, there are 118 active fires in the province; 57 are greater than 100 hectares.
We are so grateful to the many generous donors who have given items in response to the ongoing #SKFire. At this time we are NOT in need of any further items for this particular response. We will, however, continue to provide for the ongoing clothing requirements of those who have been displaced.
The Salvation Army will always gratefully accept donations at our local Thrift Stores throughout Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Updated July 7th, 2015 – We would like to thank the province of Saskatchewan for their great community response by donating summer items to the Northern Saskatchewan fire evacuees. Over 2,700 people have received clothing through donations in Saskatoon at the Henk Ruys donation tent. As a result of the successful community response, we will be closing the donation drop off tent at Henk Ruys Soccer Centre Wednesday, July 8th at 1:00 p.m. We have received enough donations to successfully conclude the initial phase of assisting the evacuees’ immediate needs. Laundry services are now set-up so the evacuees are able to wash their belongings. We will continue to provide assistance to evacuees on an as-need basis with clothing vouchers to our Thrift Stores, free of charge, ensuring all evacuees’ clothing needs are being met. Anyone still wanting to donate summer items to the evacuees can do so at our Thrift Store locations throughout the province. We will be working with the Provincial government in the recovery phase after evacuees return home to fulfil the needs of those that have lost their belongings and are needing to rebuild.
Updated July 6th, 2015 – Currently there are 118 active wildfires with 51 being over 100ha; 580 total wildfires to date. To date we have utilized 75 individual volunteers totaling approximately 1,250 hours of labor. We have served breakfast, lunch, supper and snacks to approximately 12,750. Donated clothing has been disbursed to over 4800 evacuees. We thank all the wonderful volunteers for their tireless efforts in assisting with the Northern Saskatchewan fire evacuation.
Updated July 5th, 2015 – 1250 evacuees from the La Ronge area arrived in Prince Albert yesterday and were provided snacks, sandwiches and hydration from The Salvation Army. 600 evacuees stayed at the Margo Founier Gym and were provided snacks throughout the evening and breakfast in the morning.
The Sasktel Soccer Centre in Saskatoon is now housing 165 evacuees and will continue to work with the Red Cross and Social Services by providing meal, hydration and emotional & spiritual care.
Updated July 4th, 2015 – A general evacuation notice has been advised for the communities of La Ronge, Air Ronge and Lac La Ronge Indian Band. A Muster Point is being set-up in Prince Albert, SK for the expected 1000 evacuees at the Dave G Steuart Arena (815 Exhibition Dr) to register with the Red Cross. The Salvation Army will be assisting by providing snack, sandwiches and hydration for those arriving.
Media Release from Mayors and Chief of the tri-communities
Update July 3rd, 2015 – Currently there are 108 active wildfires with 53 being over 100ha; 555 total wildfires to date. As a result 5,265 people have been evacuated from multiple communities in the northern region of Saskatchewan. 1,746 of the people evacuated are set-up at evacuation shelters in Saskatoon, Regina and Prince Albert with the remainder staying in either hotels or with friends and family. The Salvation Army is continuing to work with The Red Cross and Saskatchewan Social Services by providing food, hydration, emotional & spiritual care and clothing.
To support The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster efforts with the Saskatchewan Fires and situations in the future, donations can be made by calling 1-800-725-2769 or by visiting www.salvationarmy.ca
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