The Canadian Red Cross is advising that the registration call line 1-800-222-9597 for individuals displaced from their homes due to post-tropical storm Fiona has reached capacity today. Those who have a left a message at this number may receive a call back this evening to complete registration.

The Canadian Red Cross is currently working on establishing a separate call line for registration which will be active at 8 a.m. tomorrow (September 25), and the number will be communicated as early as possible. Those who do not receive a call back today are encouraged to call the new line tomorrow morning after 8 a.m.

The Salvation Army is coordinating emergency shelter for people displaced from their homes in the Channel-Port aux Basques area at St. James Regional High School, located at 200 Hardys Arterial Rd, Channel-Port aux Basques. The shelter opened at 8:00 p.m. today (Saturday, September 24). Individuals with pets who need to evacuate their property may go to the Bruce II Sports Centre.

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Khadija Rehma
Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768, 730-2977
khadijarehma@gov.nl.ca