Kelowna香蕉视频直播檚 Emergency Support Services (ESS) centre has seen many evacuees as wildfires burn and grow in the Interior.

The recent rash of evacuation orders for the community of Falkland has had residents scrambling to get out, most of them registering and checking in at the ESS in Salmon Arm.

Some of them, however, chose to go to Kelowna.

ESS director for the Regional District of Central Okanagan Catherine Williams said, since wildfire season began, they have seen many people go through their doors.

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Williams said because it香蕉视频直播檚 such a fluid situation, they香蕉视频直播檙e unsure who will show up next, what they will need, or where they will choose to go.

So far, she added that there is enough emergency accommodation for evacuees who choose to come to Kelowna, but that could change quickly if large-scale evacuation orders come.

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She added that the most important thing to remember is to be in communication with friends and family about your evacuation plans so in case you do have to leave your community, they香蕉视频直播檒l know where you are, and you香蕉视频直播檒l have a way to store some of your belongings, including pets.

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Williams added that while they appreciate donations, they are asking people to donate with gift cards and gas cards instead of physical items.

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If you would like to donate, volunteer, or you are an evacuee, more information is available for you through the .

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