Fort McMurray wildfire: Voluntary re-entry begins
Almost exactly one month after a massive wildfire forced more than 80,000 residents out of Fort McMurray, they'll be allowed to go back, beginning June 1.
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Reminder: Tomorrow is the last day individual donations to @redcrosscanada are matched by federal & Alberta govts: redcross.caby Justin Trudeau via twitter retweeted by FletcherKent 5/30/2016 8:42:51 PM -
Homes in certain neighbourhoods are not immediately safe for re-occupation. Further remediation & cleanup is needed to make them safe #ymmby Danielle Larivee via twitter retweeted by RMWoodBuffalo 5/30/2016 8:43:11 PM -
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Reminder: #Hwy63 and #Hwy881 travel status, May 30th, 2016 (2:30 p.m) #ymmfire #ABRoads @RMWoodBuffalo http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cju0FhsXEAAygqJ.jpg
by 511 Alberta via twitter retweeted by RMWoodBuffalo 5/30/2016 8:53:29 PM -
Information to help #ABfire evacuees get home: redcross.ca/AlbertaFiresIn… #ymmfire #RedCross http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cju5ipAXAAEejpL.jpg
by Canadian Red Cross via twitter retweeted by RMWoodBuffalo 5/30/2016 9:01:42 PM -
Resources and information on preparing to return home: redcross.ca/AlbertaFiresIn… #ABfire #ymmfire #RedCross http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cju4jzTWYAAoOYe.jpg
by Canadian Red Cross via twitter retweeted by RMWoodBuffalo 5/30/2016 9:01:55 PM -
May 30, 9:50 p.m. Update: Restricted access areas #ymm #ymmfire #fortmacfire http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CjwYgwuUUAAB7nF.jpg
by RMWB via twitter retweeted by MayorMelissa 5/31/2016 4:00:40 AM -
Scott Long is emphasizing this is voluntary and you don't have to go back right away. Resources will be in place for as long as necessaryby Quinn Ohler via twitter 5/31/2016 6:39:30 PM -
The welcome back signs are up in #ymm . 1 day until re-entry. #ymmfire http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cjzk8n1UkAA2Tn3.jpg
by Fletcher Kent via twitter 5/31/2016 6:43:40 PM -
by Alberta Government via twitter retweeted by RMWoodBuffalo 5/31/2016 6:50:59 PM -
Had to make a quick stop on our way to #ymm to pick up some essentials. #healthyeating #getinmybelly http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CjzmzwvVEAE9u3q.jpg
by Erin Chalmers via twitter 5/31/2016 6:51:53 PM -
Thanks for the support! MT @SBNycdsb : June 1st donate $2 and wear your civies for the Fort McMurray Wildfire fund. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CjzmTU4VAAATByZ.jpg
by RMWB via twitter 5/31/2016 6:55:57 PM -
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by RMWB via twitter 5/31/2016 8:11:08 PM
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Another update before tomorrow's re-entry into #ymm . Some grocery stores, gas stations, pharmacies will be open. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cjz5bDKUkAEzgEq.jpg
by Erin Chalmers via twitter 5/31/2016 8:13:12 PM -
"This community is safe, this community is resilient, this community sticks together." Bob Couture #ymmstrong http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cjz6O1bUkAEziks.jpg
by Erin Chalmers via twitter 5/31/2016 8:16:49 PM -
"8:00 the doors are open, come home". #ymm officials on re-entry. #ymmfire http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cjz6QqJVEAE-KqX.jpg
by Christine Meadows via twitter 5/31/2016 8:16:50 PM -
RCMP say they hope to make return as anxiety free as possible. #ymm #ymmfire http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cjz6u-iUgAAQRK0.jpg
by Fletcher Kent via twitter 5/31/2016 8:18:57 PM -
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Check out the preview & agenda for today's special #rmwbcouncil meeting to be held this afternoon at 3 pm (MT). #ymm ow.ly/jL5y300Mc9Oby RMWB via twitter 5/31/2016 8:28:28 PM
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RCMP and #ymm officials wearing orange ribbons to honour Emily + Aaron killed on Hwy 881 while fleeing the fire. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cjz-bSCUkAE-pFt.jpg
by Christine Meadows via twitter 5/31/2016 8:35:05 PM -
RCMP and #ymm officials wearing orange ribbons to honour Emily + Aaron killed on Hwy 881 while fleeing the fire. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cjz-bSCUkAE-pFt.jpg
by Christine Meadows via twitter retweeted by ChalmersErin 5/31/2016 8:35:15 PM -
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The public portion of this week's Council meeting is now finished. Thanks for tuning in! #rmwbcouncil #rmwbby RMWB via twitter 5/31/2016 11:49:29 PM
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Need help getting back for Fort McMurray? Thank you @redcrosscanada #ymmfire twitter.com/redcrosscanada…by RMWB via twitter 5/31/2016 11:55:58 PM
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A smoky haze hangs over #ymm early on re-entry day. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cj3OJa0VAAAumfP.jpg
by Fletcher Kent via twitter 6/1/2016 11:42:31 AM -
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A smoky haze hangs over #ymm early on re-entry day. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cj3OJa0VAAAumfP.jpg
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Main blockade down on highway 63, but RCMP still blocking entrances in #ymm #ymmfire according to @FletcherKentby Reid Fiest via twitter 6/1/2016 12:33:12 PM -
#ymm re-entry has begun early. Barricades are down. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cj3bfm4UUAEieYg.jpg
by Fletcher Kent via twitter 6/1/2016 12:40:58 PM -
A welcome sign as you pass by the first overpass on Highway 63 in #ymm . #ymmstrong http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cj3ryjaVEAEJ6rt.jpg
by Erin Chalmers via twitter 6/1/2016 1:52:05 PM -
We are here. We are Strong.
Safe-Resilient-Together.
Welcome Home #ymmstrong http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cj3v7uuVAAAKLF4.jpgby RMWB via twitter 6/1/2016 2:10:12 PM -
Thank you for helping to get us to this point - the contribution of your team was invaluable. twitter.com/cantf2/status/…by RMWB via twitter 6/2/2016 1:26:37 AM
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Attn: #ymm . We're coordinating removal of fridges & freezers during #FortMac recovery. Talk to ur insurer b4 removing it. @RMWoodBuffaloby InsuranceBureau via twitter retweeted by RMWoodBuffalo 6/2/2016 2:32:12 AM -
If your fridge/freezer is to be disposed of, put on the curb b4 3pm. We're coordinating removal. Talk to your insurer first. @RMWoodBuffaloby InsuranceBureau via twitter retweeted by RMWoodBuffalo 6/2/2016 2:32:42 AM
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Attn: #ymm . We're coordinating removal of fridges & freezers during #FortMac recovery. Talk to ur insurer b4 removing it. @RMWoodBuffalo
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If your fridge/freezer is to be disposed of, put on the curb b4 3pm. We're coordinating removal. Talk to your insurer first. @RMWoodBuffalo
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#ymm : If you can’t remove your fridge/freezer from your home yourself call Samaritan’s Purse 1-866-628-6565. They will help. @RMWoodBuffaloby InsuranceBureau via twitter retweeted by RMWoodBuffalo 6/2/2016 2:43:36 AM
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WATCH: Wood Buffalo Mayor speaks to @GordSteinke on day residents start returning to Fort McMurray tinyurl.com/zbecaoa #ymmfire #ymmby Global Edmonton via twitter retweeted by GordSteinke 6/2/2016 3:28:02 PM -
Correction: @AlbertaWildfire Air Ops were not grounded, however drones still cannot be flown in the area. NOTAM remains in effect #ymmfireby RMWB via twitter 6/2/2016 5:49:13 PM