Fort McMurray residents allowed temporary re-entry to worst damaged areas
Posted Jun 3, 2016 3:07 pm.
Last Updated Jun 3, 2016 3:08 pm.
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People in the three most fire damaged neighbourhoods in Fort McMurray, will be allowed to see what’s left of their homes, beginning next Wednesday.
Bob Couture with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo announced people from Abasand, Beacon Hill, and Waterways will have temporary access.
“Those wishing to visit their home, the destroyed homes to make the appointment call the PLUSE line to book a visit, For safety reasons residents will not be allowed to visit destroyed homes on their own, once on site residents may instruct team Rubicon where to sift for specific items as where they maybe in the rubble.” Couture said.
Couture says more information will be available soon.
“Personal protective equipment is required and will be provided. Information on this program will be posted on the municipal website today (Thursday).”
Couture also addressed reports that some hotel and apartment owners have been jacking up their rates.
He says the rates must be at pre-fire levels; otherwise they’ll face legal action.
The PULSE information line is 1-780-743-7000.
Get more information on the temporary re-entry here.
