The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is collaborating with partner agencies to assist residents living in a tent city along Manning Avenue and Clearwater Drive in Fort McMurray.
According to Greg Bennett, Strategist for Communications and Engagement at the RMWB, the individuals residing in the encampment are being moved to more secure housing that provides access to support and assistance services.
The makeshift accommodations in the downtown area were housing over 20 people experiencing homelessness, leading to concerns from local businesses and residents regarding safety and criminal activity in the lower townsite.
The RMWB has confirmed that individuals living in the tent city were given advance notice about their upcoming relocation.
Partner agencies and caseworkers will work closely with these residents to provide support and resources, including assistance with packing their belongings. Additionally, transportation to the new housing locations is being arranged.
The RMWB acknowledges that homelessness remains an ongoing and complex issue in the region.
“Tent City” will be cleaned after the encamped residents are removed. Debris will be cleared, the streets will be swept, and grass mowing will take place.
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