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List being created for those needing assistance during evacuations in Hudson’s Hope

they want this list to include individuals with mobility challenges, limited access to technology, those lacking a support system, and residents with limited transportation options.

By Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

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May 1, 2024

A Hudson’s Hope welcome sign. (Tre Lopushinsky, Energeticcity.ca)

HUDSON’S HOPE, B.C. — The Emergency Support Services (ESS) team in Hudson’s Hope is assembling a list of residents who require extra assistance in the case of a wildfire evacuation.

According to a letter from ESS Director Kelsey Shewfelt, they want this list to include individuals with mobility challenges, limited access to technology, those lacking a support system, and residents with limited transportation options.

“Giving this information will allow us to ensure these individuals will receive the necessary assistance in the event of an evacuation,” the statement reads.

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“The list will only be accessed by authorized personnel in the event of an emergency.”

Residents or those close to someone needing assistance in case of an evacuation are asked to contact the ESS office by calling (250) 783-8859 or emailing eocess@hudsonshope.ca.

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Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A guy who found his calling later in life, Edward Hitchins is a professional storyteller with a colourful and extensive history.

Beginning his journey into journalism in 2012 at Seneca College, Edward also graduated from Humber College with an Advanced Diploma in Print and Broadcast Journalism in 2018. After time off from his career and venturing into other vocations, he started his career proper in 2022 in Campbell River, B.C.

Edward was attracted to the position of Indigenous Voices reporter with Energeticcity as a challenge. Having not been around First Nations for the majority of his life, he hopes to learn about their culture through meaningful conversations while properly telling their stories.

In a way, he hopes this position will allow both himself and Energeticcity to grow as a collective unit as his career moves forward and evolves into the next step.

He looks forward to growing both as a reporter and as a human being while being posted in Fort St. John.

This reporting position has been funded by the Government of Canada and the Local Journalism Initiative.