A Cariboo communications tower, which provides landline telephones and internet, cellphone, and data services to a large area from Riske Creek to Bella Coola, has not been damaged by the flames.
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Telus spokesperson Liz Sauve confirmed that the company has not lost any infrastructure due to the wildfires.
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If the Riske Creek utility pole was damaged, EMBC is prepared to offer alternate communication to the affected residents. The BC Wildfire Service is planning to drop off 5-6 satellite phones in First Nation communities along Hwy. 20 on Tuesday. Williams Lake and the Cariboo Regional District will also receive one satellite phone each.
But despite the province91裸聊视频檚 efforts to save the communications tower, Turner warned people to be prepared for the worst.
91裸聊视频淧eople who are in that area need to be aware that they could lose this service,91裸聊视频� he said. 91裸聊视频淭hat may include going to the bank machine to ensure you have cash, gas stations to make sure you have fuel but also let people let outside the area know that if this happens, they may not be able to reach you.91裸聊视频�
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