The Falkland seniors, and Canadian Disaster Animal Disaster Relief Team (CDART) will be opening Up a help center to help evacuees traveling through the town.
The centre will be located at the Falkland Community Hall on Highway 97, open from 8 a.m. til 8 p.m.
They will be offering light lunches and dinners, and care packages for humans and animals.
Any and all volunteers will be welcome.
Items this centre will be collecting:
* Non-perishable food for humans;
* Fresh fruit and vegetables;
* Bread;
* Condiments;
* Toiletries;
* Water;
* Small animal food;
* Water dishes;
* Crates that will be giving to evacuees if needed;
* Gift and gas cards.
Please contact Gena at 250-438-0062, Shirley at 250-309-6556 or Lynn at 250-767 0013 before bringing in items.
If you are in the area and can offer housing of any type, e-mail to outbackjacks@telus.net and they will put it on a information table.