Forest Fires – Update July 8

PUBLIC NOTICE

FROM: Clarence Jason Jolly, Director of Public Health and Safety

DATE: July 8, 2024 – 6:00 p.m.

SUBJECT:  Forest Fires Update

Dear Members and Residents,

As some of you are already aware, three (3) fires have been reported around the Nemaska area: one (1) near Old Nemaska and two (2) near the Community.  As of right now, the Route du Nord and the Billy Diamond Highway are still open.

We are continuously monitoring the wildfire situation in collaboration with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and the Société de Protection des Forêts Contre le Feu (SOPFEU) to ensure the safety of our Community. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as the situation evolves.

Please exercise caution while traveling and stay informed through the CNN and Public Health and Safety official channels:

Public Health and Safety: www.facebook.com/nemaska.ca

Cree Nation of Nemaska: www.facebook.com/creenationofnemaska

Champion Lake Radio

Other information

Cree Health Board

www.creehealth.org

Info Santé:

https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/finding-a-resource/info-sante-811

SOPFEU website :

www.sopfeu.qc.ca

Road Closures :

www.quebec511.info

Forest Information from the Government of Quebec:

www.quebec.ca/en/public-safety-emergencies/emergency-situations-disastersand-natural-hazards/what-to-do-before-during-after-emergency-disaster/forestfires

Wind Prevision:

https://firesmoke.ca/forecasts/current/

Sincerely,

Clarence Jason Jolly

Director of Public Health and Safety