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Alex Zahara
@alexzahara.bsky.social
Forest fire doctor, community based research, geographer.

Prince Albert, SK, gay.
She states,“Words that should not be used right now by any government or public entity are ‘We are working on it.’ The time for working on it has passed…. An immediate response is required.”

#skpoli #cdnpoli
June 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
11. Support for mental health, both for evacuees and workers at emergency shelters.

12. Children’s activities to ease trauma and reduce family stress.

13. Long-term housing plans for those who have lost their homes.

14. Financial support to bridge insurance gaps and unaffordable deductibles.
June 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
8. Access to phones at evacuation sites to enable contact with loved ones.

9. Seamless, cross-provincial support for those evacuated to Manitoba or beyond.

10. Medical continuity, including prescription transfers and patient care.

#skpoli
June 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
5. Equitable and consistent emergency payments, with retroactive support.

6. Critical incident debriefings for firefighters and affected communities.

7. A centralized list of evacuees and locations to help reunite families.

#skpoli #cdnpoli
June 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
1. 24-hour emergency services to triage shelter and food requests.

2. Proper staffing to prevent exhaustion and ensure accuracy in communication.

3. Clear, simple messaging that is accessible for traumatized evacuees.

4. Immediate responses to calls, rather than delayed referrals.

#skpoli
June 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM