With over 400 people staying there and having been declared a provincial evacuation centre, the Bold Center in Lac La Biche has been closed off to the public.
Only authorized staff and volunteers and evacuees from Fort McMurray will be allowed to enter the facility. The county says it understands residents’ concerns regarding their memberships to the center and is trying to work out a solution.
As of this morning, 4,721 evacuees have registered at the Bold Center. 420 cots are being used, with a total of 770 available. The county has also published a list of items evacuees need as well.
Canned goods
New pillows
Towels
Coffee/Tea
Laundry soap
Liquid hand soap
Depends- Men and Woman
Kraft dinner
Pasta
Chinet plates & Bowls
Styro/Paper Cups
Disposable cutlery
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Coffee Whitener
Instant coffee
Can Openers
Dish Soap
Condiments
Flash lights