Men, women and children from are starting to trickle in to the Okanagan and are getting help at the Kelowna Salvation Army at Sutherland Avenue.

Emergency Social Services have set up a reception centre at the local Sally Ann, which is kicking in the space, food and water.

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Bryant stressed that those who have headed this way to be with friends and family in their hour of need should register regardless of whether or not they need special services.

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Bryant also said that she knows there are people in the community who will want to donate, but she香蕉视频直播檚 requesting that they hold back.

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The Salvation Army at 1480 Sutherland Avenue (Sutherland and Burtch) has opened at 11am as the Emergency Social Services Reception Centre.