B.C. wildfire: Commoners extend their helping hands to the evacuees
Till July 13, the number of people forced to evacuate their places were 14000, which increased to 30,000 odd now.
On July 7, the disaster struck when lightening storm made the fire spread rapidly in the Interior of B.C. An emergency was called immediately after the wildfire.
In a BC Wildfire EVACUEE Support Group created on Facebook, several users offered to help the evacuees.
Amanda Williams and her boy friend offered their camper in Kamloops to anyone who needs help.
On a Facebook post, Williams said: "Hi everyone, I'll be posting in other groups as well but my boyfriend and I are offering our camper in Kamloops to any evacuees in need. It can sleep a family nicely, we can hook up the power to our house, has a fridge, beds, blankets and pillows, everything you'll need...."
Jessie Darlene Hennigar extended help and posted: "Hello, i am in prince george, available to volunteer anyday after 430. Please let me know if there is need for anything. As well i have land available for people to camp at my house if needed. Animals welcome, have fenced acreage as well for animals. Call/text 2509616403."
Katie Pasitney, however, wished to house few dogs of families who were affected. In a post, she said: "I can come pick up and house a few dogs. I have teenage boys off school for the summer and I am stay at home mom. We can offer foster care until the families are ready to receive their babies back and keep in touch with families via text and pics while they are trying to get through this time......"
Rachel Thompson-Hendricks, who herself claimed to be an evacuee but extended her support to other affected people. "Hello Parents! I am a doula and a sister to two families evacuated from the 100mile area. I am offering to you cloth diapers as I know another cost can be stressful during this time. I am located in the lower mainland and can meet......" she posted half an hour back.
Reports suggested that around 10000 people were forced to go out of Williams Lake, the largest city in the Central Interior of British Columbia, which was under a high alert.
Since then, common people extended their limited helps to the affected people.
Image: Facebook page of BC Wildfire EVACUEE Support Group.
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