The Lytton Resiliency Centre is open to support evacuees and area residents.

Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Open until 6 p.m. on Wednesdays
Kumsheen ShchEma-meet School (old art room)
365 Trans-Canada Highway, Lytton

The Resiliency Centre will provide valuable resources (in-person and virtual) for area residents, including a business centre, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and representatives from the insurance industry. The Lytton Resilience Centre opened November 29, 2021.

Download the FireSmart Home Ignition Zone Assessment Score Card and see other resources at firesmartbc.ca

You can increase the wildfire resiliency of your property. This guide includes an extensive list of fire-resistant plants, as well as tips on how to create a FireSmart™ landscape around your property. FireSmart BC Landscaping Guide

Residents can also reach out directly to:
Kelsey Winter, FireSmart Program Lead
BC Wildfire Service
email Kelsey
Desk: 778 974 4892 Cell: 250 896 7484

Interior Health has provided updated information on health care resources for Lytton residents for the month of May.

• The Tl’Kemtsin Health Centre at 1535 St Georges Rd Lytton has added at a Virtual Doctor of the Day  service or call 1.855.344.3800. 
• May 2022 Health Services-Calendar
• May 2022 Health Services at a glance

Starting December 2021, the Province will provide eligible households with financial assistance of $1,300 per month while they are supported in the transition to long-term housing. This program will be facilitated through an agreement with the Canadian Red Cross. More information is available HERE. For more information on Canadian Red Cross services and how to access them, call 1 800 863-6582, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Pacific time), or visit: https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/current-emergency-responses/2021-british-columbia-fires

Local communities may contact the PREOC if they have any urgent needs with respect to flood response: preoc3.ops1@gov.bc.ca. An LFN Member Support Branch Director is now available to answer any questions related to the flood or can direct Members to available resources. You can reach the Director at eocflood@lfn.band for all inquires, concerns and questions.

For the latest road condition updates, visit https://drivebc.ca/.

Relief Centres remain open at this time and will continue to operate as long as they have supplies and power. Open Relief Centres are located at the Skuppah Community Hall, the Siska Community Hall and the West Side Hall.

FNHA Public Health Nurses are willing to run prescriptions down to Lytton for anyone (Indigenous or not) during this situation. People need to have their prescriptions faxed to the Pharmasave in Lillooet and then they must call Jeanette at the FNHA reception to let her know a prescription needs picking up: 250-455-2715.

The Canadian Red Cross continues to offer support to Village of Lytton residents impacted by the wildfires to discuss their needs and next steps in their early and long-term recovery. The Red Cross case management team can support  planning for return to home, understanding insurance and community resources, and help with goal-setting and making informed decisions as you progress in your recovery journey.

You can find more information about the services  and support  offered by the Red Cross at  www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/current-emergency-responses/2021-british-columbia-fires.

Connect with a Case Manager 

The first step in accessing supports is to connect with a Case Manager. Request a Case Manager by calling the Red Cross at 1-800-863-6582, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am. to 4:30 pm, or email BCRecoverySupport@redcross.ca. After your initial request, a dedicated Case Manager will call you to provide basic information and book a private and confidential appointment.

Red Cross supports – May dates

Your Case Manager can provide personalized supports that help you in your recovery. This assistance may include: 

• Assistance in moving through your recovery process and making informed steps and decisions towards your personal recovery plan
• Helping you to understand the options and steps involved in returning home and the repair, rebuild, or relocation process
• Supporting you with completing forms and working through processes (sorting papers, obtaining permits, etc.)
• Suggesting referrals to other services and provide culturally appropriate connections (legal advice, financial advice, mental health, and supportive community connections, etc.)
•  Sharing useful information and resources
• Providing financial assistance to eligible households

Red Cross Bulletins

• Assistance for People Impacted by the 2021 B.C. Fires
• Personalized Recovery Support Process

Additional Red Cross Resources:
The following documents can also be acquired in hard copy at the Resiliency Centre:

• Canadian Red Cross Guide to Wildfire Recovery for information on what to expect and do after experiencing a wildfire.
• Canadian Red Cross Guidebook to Wellbeing in Recovery: for information to help people understand the reactions they – or someone they know – may be experiencing as a result of the wildfires. It contains practical advice, numbers to call and websites to visit if they need extra information or support. Following an emergency, it’s important to remember that help is available.
• Canadian Red Cross Guide to Recovery for Parents and Caregivers which includes more detailed information geared specifically to parents and caregivers.

Residents who are under mandatory evacuation are also encouraged to register with authorities in their area. To register with British Columbia Emergency Support Services (ESS) and for more information on your nearest reception centre, visit Emergency Info BC or call 1-800-585-9559.

The TNRD’s Emergency Operations Centre has also been activated in response to the current flooding situation in the region. Find information on the TNRD’s emergency resources here: https://www.tnrd.ca/services/emergency-services/.

Residents can reach the dedicated Service Canada line for Lytton Evacuees at 1-877-631-2657.  This line is dedicated to evacuees who need special assistance in applying for EI and for replacement ID lost in the fire. Employees will have their applications processed without the need of the employer completing a Record of Employment (ROE). The line is open Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.

This is a devastating this time is for residents, and incredibly challenging both emotionally and physically. We encourage residents to prioritize their mental health and access the available supports:

If your home, car or business was damaged as a result of a wildfire, the Insurance Bureau of Canada has information to help you understand your insurance coverage and the various stages of the claims process. Lean more at http://www.ibc.ca/bc/disaster/wildfires. If you don’t see the information you’re looking for online, contact Insurance Bureau of Canada’s Consumer Information Centre at 1-844-2ask-IBC (1-844-227-5422) or askibcwest@ibc.ca

Community Futures has created a website to provide resources, support and direction to local businesses who have been impacted by the wildfire: https://cfwildfire.ca/. They also have a team of experts ready and available to speak with you regarding your unique business challenges. Connect with an advisor through the toll-free line at 1-800-670-9058 or email vision@cfsun.ca.   

CN continues to receive and accept requests for assistance. Those in need can continue to send their requests directly to the CN donations team via email at Lyttonrelief@cn.ca.

The free emergency measures that Canada Post put in place to help restore mail and parcel delivery to displaced residents ended August 13. To continue receiving this service, residents must go to any Canada Post location to extend the mail forwarding service. There will be a small cost to continue forwarding mail. Residents can go to any Canada Post location and request to have their mail forwarded to a location of their choice (ex. a friend, relative or setting up a new box).

The Provincial Health Services Authority is hosting virtual wellness sessions for various communities impacted across BC to help increase effective coping, communication and self-advocacy. The wellness sessions will focus on topics such as building problem solving skills, rebuilding healthy connections, managing reactions and promoting positive activities and helpful thinking.

To learn more about the Virtual Wellness Exchange, click here.

If you’re interested in registering for the virtual wellness sessions, please fill out this form.