Community response to Bobcaygeon fire: A message of support and ways to help

Kawartha Lakes – A message from Mayor Doug Elmslie:

“Our sincere sympathies go out to all those affected by last week’sfire in Bobcaygeon – the municipality is doing what it can to assist those who are displaced. Once again, Bobcaygeon residents have been amazing in rising to the occasion through donations and other items and it shows how people can come together during a tragedy such as this. In particular, the Red Cross, Bobcaygeon Lions Club and Food Bank have all been instrumental in providing immediate assistance.Other groups in coordination with Ward 2 Councillor, Pat Warren, have also offered support to their neighbours to help them survive the past few days.

I would also like to recognize our emergency response teams, and our firefighters in particular, for their efforts and response, ensuring there were no fatalities and any injuries sustained were minimal. Our Human Services Department is also taking charge to assist those who are displaced in connecting people to resources wherever possible. If you have been directly impacted by the fire, please call their office at 705-324-9870. Let’s keep working together to get these members of our community back on their feet.”

If anyone is looking for ways to help, and would like to provide monetary support, donations are being received through The Bobcaygeon Community Fund. Donations can be made online by credit card or through e-transfer at  https://www.kawarthafoundation.ca/community-fund-bobcaygeon. Donations of food can be dropped off at the Bobcaygeon Food Bank, located at 55 Main Street Bobcaygeon. The Food Bank will be open every day this week from 9am to 2pm, and continue with regular Food Bank hours of 1:30 to 3:30pm on Tuesdays and Fridays. For more information, visit the Bobcaygeon Food Bank Facebook Page.