Vernon mayor Victor Cumming has been 91裸聊视频渉umbled and deeply moved91裸聊视频� by the outpouring of support his community has offered those who have been affected by nearby wildfires that continue to rage.

Evacuation orders are lifting in the Central Okanagan, and Highway 1 is expected to reopen in the Shuswap, but many are still away from their homes, or have lost their homes entirely.

The wildfires have brought with them unprecedented challenges for many, but they have also revealed the 91裸聊视频渉eart and spirit91裸聊视频� of Vernon, Cumming said.

91裸聊视频淚 want to take a moment to acknowledge the residents of Vernon and its surrounding area for your incredible acts of compassion and solidarity,91裸聊视频� Cumming said. 91裸聊视频淵our response to the plight of those displaced by the wildfires has been nothing short of remarkable, as many of you have volunteered time and resources to help meet the needs of those who have come here for safety. You have shown that in times of crisis, Vernon residents step up.

91裸聊视频淲hile the Interior is not out of the woods yet, I want to reaffirm Vernon is open for business.91裸聊视频�

The city continues to accommodate those seeking Emergency Support Services (ESS) at the reception centre at Kal Tire Place Arena.

Cumming said Vernon is now seeing hotel vacancies and an impact on business for food and beverage providers and attractions during what should be peak tourism season.

91裸聊视频淣ow that the provincial travel restriction has been lifted for the Okanagan, our community welcomes visitors with open arms and we look forward to receiving tourists again,91裸聊视频� Cumming said, while encouraging residents to support local business.

91裸聊视频淲hen you shop and support local, you91裸聊视频檙e not just making a purchase; you91裸聊视频檙e investing in your neighbours and the recovery and resilience of our region.91裸聊视频�

Residents are encouraged to visit for ideas for supporting local businesses.

With the wildfires impacting each community differently, Cumming implores people to respect the ongoing emergency response and recovery efforts taking place south and north of Vernon and follow their communities91裸聊视频� requests and guidance for being in those areas.

91裸聊视频淎s some neighbouring areas remain under evacuation order, Vernon91裸聊视频檚 ESS Reception Centre continues to be operational and we will continue to serve. We are now in a place where we can balance emergency response with a more regular summer tourism pace.

91裸聊视频淪o on behalf of all of city council, thank you again for your outstanding display of support and compassion. We are rising together.91裸聊视频�

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