ESS Reception Centre opened in Merritt for evacuees

As residents of Cache Creek, Ashcroft, and Spence’s Bridge continue the evacuating their respective communities, the Merritt and Nicola Valley Emergency Support Services (ESS) has established a reception centre in response to the ongoing Shetland Creek wildfire.

Residents who have been evacuated, may visit the reception centre to register for ESS supports such as e-transfers and referrals for food and accommodations. The reception centre will be open from 12pm to 8pm on 22 July 2024 in the West Auditorium of the Merritt Civic Centre located at 1950 Mamette Ave, Merritt, BC V1K 1R6.

Those in need can preregister for ESS supports by visiting https://ess.gov.bc.ca; however, they are still required to visit a reception centre in order to complete the registration process.

For complete details please contact  1-800-387-4258 for assistance preregistering for ESS supports.