Minister says Vernon cadet camp available for fire evacuees despite earlier suitability concerns
Eleanor Olszewski said the training centre is prepared to receive evacuees if needed, while more than 500 cadets were sent home after smoke concerns.
- On Tuesday, Aug. 18, Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski announced the Vernon Cadet Training Centre is prepared to house wildfire evacuees, responding to British Columbia's request for federal assistance.
- Earlier this month, MP Scott Anderson stated the camp "isn't suitable to receive refugees except in a massive crisis," with National Defence Minister David McGuinty agreeing the site should only serve as emergency shelter.
- The facility is currently vacant after more than 500 cadets departed last week due to wildfire smoke, with Olszewski thanking the Canadian Armed Forces, Canadian Red Cross, Salvation Army, and St. John Ambulance for their support.
- As of Wednesday, Aug. 19, many residents evacuated by the Bradley Creek and Quilpituk Creek wildfires have returned home, though the local regional district urges continued preparedness as wildfire season remains active.
- Federal officials remain ready to provide additional support as the situation evolves, as McGuinty previously promised to "work quickly" to ensure British Columbia has necessary resources should the wildfire emergency escalate.
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Emergency minister says Vernon cadet camp ready to house wildfire evacuees
Vernon’s cadet camp will be ready to provide accommodations to wildfire evacuees if required, Canada’s emergency management minister said Tuesday despite previous concerns from a different federal ministry and the local MP about the suitability of the site for housing evacuees. Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski released a statement Aug. 18 saying the training centre stands ready to help people who have had to flee their homes due t…
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