200 Sandy Lake Evacuees to Arrive in Marathon
Marathon Accepting Forest Fire Evacuees
MARATHON, ON – The Town of Marathon has accepted 200 Stage 2 evacuees. The evacuees will be lodged at the Marathon Arena. Town and Fire Department Staff are on site coordinating logistics.
“Our Emergency Management Control Group continues to organize the logistics and liaise with the necessary Government officials on an ongoing basis. We are well planned with a coordinated approach to ensure the safety and security of the evacuees,” states Mayor Rick Dumas.
As more details are finalized and information is received, the community and media will be updated appropriately.
MORE INFO
- Original release from the Town of Marathon regarding hosting the evacuees (July 19, 2011)
- Township of Manitouwadge seeking volunteers for hosting of Sandy Lake evacuees (July 20, 2011)
- Provincial Press Release – Multiple evacuations of Northwestern Ontairo residents (July 19, 2011)
- Sandy Lake evacuees arrive in Wawa (incl. Video Interview w/Mayor Nowicki; July 20, 2011)
- Manitouwadge declares State of Emergency (July 19,2011)
- Wawa Declares State of Emergency (July 18, 2011)
