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UPDATED JULY 8
As our residents return home, there’s some important information below to consider.
We will have more information on facility openings and other community services over the coming days. Please check back daily for regular updates.
Click here to view the Evacuation Lifted Notice
HEALTH & SAFETY
Boil Water Advisory in Effect. Click here for details.
Homes and buildings have not been impacted by fire.
Please check your hot water tank for any leaks upon returning home. Work Orders can be placed here.
There are no present concerns with Air Quality. To learn more about Air Quality in the region please visit NL Air Quality Index and firesmoke.ca
Garbage pick-up: Scheduled for Monday, July 8.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Grocery Store: Back to normal operating hours.
Fuel Services (Strickland’s Auto & Gas): Back to normal operating hours.
Curbside Recyling: Remain on its regular schedule for Monday, July 8.
Fitness Centre and Gymnasium: Normal operating hours.
Youth Centre: Regular schedule begins the week of July 8.
Summer Recreation Program: We will provide more information next week on expected start dates.
Fire & Security Emergency line: 709.925.3333/3334 | Non-emergency line: 709.925.3163 (*please note this is a temporary line. The former 8280 number is out of service)
NL Health Services: Effective Friday, July 5, 2024, the Churchill Falls Community Clinic will re-open to the community with normal operating hours (Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily). Appointments can be made by calling: (709) 925-3381. You can stay up-to-date with public service announcements from NL Health Services by visiting: News Archive – NL Health Services *UPDATED (July 5)
RNC Services: 709.925.3524
Internet Services uninterrupted: 709.925.3524
Canada Post: Re-open Friday, July 5
Any questions regarding Municipal or Community Services not listed here, please email [email protected].
FIRE INFORMATION *UPDATED (July 8)
The fire is now listed as Under Control. Please visit NL’s Active Fire Dashboard for details. Fire crews continue to work in the area, and for their safety areas of the highway have reduced speed limits. Please be aware and reduce your speed in these areas.
SUPPORTING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
We are committed to being here for you in any way we can and encourage our residents and employees to continue using our support lines for whatever they may need.
Residents & Employees
People Care Centre
Call: 709.733.5343 | Email: [email protected]
Bridge the Gapp | 811 Healthline
Employees & Immediate Family
Employee Family Assistant Program (EFAP) – 24/7 availability
1-855-933-0103 | Visit visiting inConfidence.ca
Additional Resources for Children, Youth, and Families
Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Traumatic Events
Youth Mental Health Services (Natural Disasters/Emergencies)
Helping Children Cope with Emergencies
Helping Children Cope
Medicuro Online Health Clinic – Non-Urgent Medical Care
We are all looking forward to the coming days and weeks as our community comes alive once again with backyard BBQ’s, families walking their pets, and the wonderful sound of children playing on every street.
Our community’s resilience is steadfast with a collective spirit that gives us the strength to overcome this challenge together and emerge Churchill Falls Strong.
Photo Credit: Mary Penton, Churchill Falls Resident