The city of Yellowknife is welcoming community members of Whatì who are evacuating due to the wildfire ZF048.
The Fieldhouse reception center is now open and currently has 110 beds available, access to showers, and essential facilities.
All evacuees are asked to sign in at the Tłı̨chǫ reception desk, located on site until 10:00 p.m. and re-opening at 6:30 a.m.
City officials announced today they are working with GNWT departments through the North Slave Regional Emergency Management Organization to coordinate resources and to provide needed support.
The Behchokǫ̀ Sports Plex is also open as an evacuation center, where evacuees from Whati can register to receive further instructions and information.
The Multiplex gym and the and the Fieldhouse will temporarily be unavailable for public use until further notice as the centre will be used to help the evacuees.
Anyone who would like more information and updates on the Yellowknife evacuation center hours and how to assist evacuees can head to the city’s website and Facebook page
