Fort McMurray residents attempt to flee the wildfire on Alberta Highway 63. (Photo: Wikipedia.org)
ITS, BELLEVILLE AND PICTON FIRE AND SMITH LAUNCH ‘PACK 4 FORT MAC’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 17, 2016
(BELLEVILLE) – The devastating wildfires in Fort McMurray have prompted a massive relief effort in Quinte. Member of Provincial Parliament for Prince Edward-Hastings Todd Smith says Operation Pack 4 Fort Mac started last week after he received a call from the owner of a local business.
“Max Haggerty of International Truckload Services on Bellevue Road called offering to send a big rig loaded with supplies to help everyone in Fort Mac. He just needed someone to help collect the items and figure out what those folks really need. Since then we’ve been coordinating with Belleville Firefighters, Alberta Emergency Measures, the Canadian Red Cross and organizers of the Furball’s Choice relief effort.” Smith stated.
Staff members at Smith’s constituency office are working with Belleville and Picton Firefighters to collect the following priority items for families in need.
Non perishable food items
hygiene products (toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products, face wash, shampoo, conditioner, etc.)
Juice
Batteries
Toys , colouring books , puzzles , games
New pillows
New blankets
New sheet sets
New pillow cases
New bath towels
New face cloths
Advil
Tylenol
Laundry soap
Liquid hand soap
New Clothes & Shoes (preferably with tags still on)
Pet items – food, litter, crates
Grain (for horses)
Halters and lead ropes for horses
Fresh food coolers
The effort will start Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. and will run each weekday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. until the trailer’s full.
The trailer will be located at the Electrolab Building at 335 University Avenue in Belleville. Picton locations are the Prince Edward County Fire Department Firehall at 2 Ross St. and for the pet related items The County Pet’s Nest and Spaw at 149 Main St.
