ESS Reception Centre opens Wednesday to support St Mary’s River Wildfire evacuees

Anyone evacuated due to the St Mary’s River Fire can access Emergency Support Services Wednesday.

The Emergency Support Services Reception Centre has moved to the Mount Baker gymnasium.

The Reception Centre is open from 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Wednesday.

Evacuees will be able to renew their ESS supports, which have been extended.

The Reception Centre entrance is at Mount Baker Secondary at 1410 Baker Street.

(Photo Credit: Regional District of East Kootenay)