There are about 170 residents of the Fort William First Nation who are spending the night away from home. They have been evacuated and are being put up in a local hotel due to flooding. Chief Georjann Morriseau says the situation will be reviewed in the morning after the overnight rain. She also says there are numerious road closures in the community due to washouts.
Monday, May 20, 2013
FWFN Residents Evacuated
There are about 170 residents of the Fort William First Nation who are spending the night away from home. They have been evacuated and are being put up in a local hotel due to flooding. Chief Georjann Morriseau says the situation will be reviewed in the morning after the overnight rain. She also says there are numerious road closures in the community due to washouts.
