Communicating with Evacuated Sandy Lake Residents
CENTRAL REGISTRATION NUMBER FOR SANDY LAKE EVACUEES
WAWA, ON – the Canadian Red Cross has now set up a Central Registration & Inquiry Bureau (CRIB) for all evacuees from Northern Ontario including the Sandy Lake visitors currently residing in Wawa.
Now friends and relatives can contact any of the evacuees by calling 1-866-356-3645 Ext. 236 and staff will provide the appropriate information. At times, the centre may be short staffed so callers are requested to leave a message if necessary.
Our friends from Sandy Lake continue to adapt to their new surroundings in Wawa. The Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre was the hub of activity last night with bingo and other activities ongoing.
Wawa Mayor Linda Nowicki
“The response from our volunteers and community has been tremendous” stated Mayor Linda Nowicki. The Mayor went on to say “We continue to encourage anybody who wishes to volunteer to come forward and register. Whether you are a licensed bus driver or have administrative skills, your help is always needed.”
Anybody wishing to volunteer is encouraged to call the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre at 705-856-2244 Ext.240
MORE INFO
- Communicate with ANY/ALL of the Northern Ontario Evacuees (including those from Sandy Lake First Nation in Marathon and those expected in Manitouwadge) 1-866-356-3645 Ext. 236
- Learn more about ongoing evacuations at Emergency Management Ontario’s website
- Visit the Canadian Red Cross online to learn more about their services in evacuee situations
RELATED ARTICLES
- Elder Diane Richmond Assists In Welcoming Evacuees to Marathon (July 21, 2011)
- 200 Sandy Lake Evacuees to Arrive in Marathon (July 20, 2011)
- 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)
