As tens of thousands remain under evacuation orders, charity support has poured in and virtual resource centres including here on the Island have started to provide aid.
As tens of thousands remain under evacuation orders, charity support has poured in and virtual resource centres, including on Vancouver Island, have started to provide aid.
“Making phone calls to those who have been evacuated, making sure they’re registered with the province, and providing those basic and immediate needs,” said Marshall. Several charities have set up operations on the ground, including the Canadian Red Cross and United Way of BC.
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