After experiencing 2016 wildfire, Fort McMurray survivor addresses evacuation trauma
As hundreds of families across British Columbia and Ontario remain out of their homes due to wildfires, a survivor whose home burned in a wildfire a decade ago is sharing the lessons she learned. Terese Greenwood’s home was destroyed in the 2016 Fort McMurray, Alta., wildfire. “Obey the directions of the fire department and the municipality.”Greenwood said her family had little time to prepare before being forced to flee.
- ▪As hundreds of families across British Columbia and Ontario remain out of their homes due to wildfires, a survivor whose home burned in a wildfire a decade ago is sharing the lessons she learned.
- ▪Terese Greenwood’s home was destroyed in the 2016 Fort McMurray, Alta., wildfire.
- ▪“Obey the directions of the fire department and the municipality.”Greenwood said her family had little time to prepare before being forced to flee.
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As hundreds of families across British Columbia and Ontario remain out of their homes due to wildfires, a survivor whose home burned in a wildfire a decade ago is sharing the lessons she learned. Terese Greenwood’s home was destroyed in the 2016 Fort McMurray, Alta., wildfire. She joined Global News to reflect on the disaster, the challenges of rebuilding, and the advice she hopes will help families now.She said one of the biggest lessons from the wildfire was the importance of following evacuation orders and prioritizing safety.“Your job as the resident, as the citizen, is to make sure you’re safe, your family’s safe,” Greenwood said. “Obey the directions of the fire department and the municipality.”Greenwood said her family had little time to prepare before being forced to flee.
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