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May 18, 2016
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Kamloops residents reach out to Fort McMurray families The massive fires forcing thousands of Fort McMurray residents to evacuate their homes have captured the attention of the entire country. Hearing the stories about Albertans fleeing for their lives with very little of their possessions certainly makes you think about your own home and your own family. Certainly, everyone should ask themselves: how am I prepared for a disaster? Have that discussion with your partner, parents and children in a calm and decisive manner about an escape plan. In light of this devastation, take some time to prepare your own 72-hour survival kit: Water – at least two litres of water per person per day; non-perishable food items, a manual can opener, crank or battery-powered flashlight (and extra batteries), a crank, batterypowered radio (and extra batteries) or Weatheradio, a first aid kit, extra keys to your car and house, toilet paper, candles, matches, hand sanitizer, tools, garbage bags, warm clothing, cash—preferably in smaller bills, and change for payphones, copy of your emergency plan and contact information. As well, add specialized items as it pertains to individual needs: prescription medication, infant formula, equipment for people with disabilities, food, water and medication for your pets or service animal (Note: replace batteries, food, medication and water once a year). Put everything in an easily acces-
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Kayla Matusiak and Kamloops Ford Lincoln owner Steve Davidson have received many donations already and expect more to come.
sible crate or bin that you would grab on your way out the door. The Government of Canada offers a thorough guide to preparedness on their website for more information. In the meantime, how do we help others? There are a variety of opportunities to donate to those
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displaced by the Fort McMurray proceeds will be divided between fires. Kamloops residents are doing the SPCA and the Humane Society. their part to gather funds and much Call 250-374-3511 if you would needed items for evacuees in need. like to offer support towards much Tom Goode from The Horse Barn needed animal relief. is raising money for displaced aniGet Polished is accepting donamals; Tom has offered to match tions at 519 Victoria Street. Tiffany - continued on page 2 funds raised up to $2000.00; the
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