The Municipality of the County of Annapolis advises residents and evacuees affected by the West Dalhousie wildfires that the Reception Centre & Shelter at NSCC – Middleton will close today at 5:00 p.m. with support services transitioning to a Comfort Centre at the Bridgetown Fire Hall, 31 Bay Rd., Bridgetown, operating daily from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., effective Sunday, August 24^th.

The Bridgetown Comfort Centre will provide - light nourishment, charging stations for devices, and Wi-Fi access.

The County reassures that overnight accommodations remain available through the Canadian Red Cross (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) by calling 1-800-222-9597.

Additional supports for evacuees include:

• Salvation Army – Bridgetown: Donation pick-up/distribution and emotional support services.
• Showers/Washrooms: Valleyview Provincial Park (960 Hampton Mountain Rd., Hampton), open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Washrooms Only: Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Park, available 24/7.

For wildfire-related public information, call 1-833-806-1515, available daily from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.