Evacuated North Shuswap residents at risk of being temporarily homeless

“I used to be 6’4” and 280 lbs – a big strong independent guy, people asked me for help, I didn’t ask other people for help,” said Folden. “And then all of a sudden I’ve got blood clots, and then I got bladder cancer and then enlarged prostate and then I lost my leg, and then the fire burned and I lost everything else.Folden has been without a residence since the Bush Creek East wildfire destroyed his rental accommodation in Scotch Creek.

Gail Kriese said the two seniors are also waiting for the Chase facility. Until then, the three face the prospect of being temporarily homeless – compounding the existing trauma associated with their wildfire experiences. About two months before the wildfire, Folden’s leg was amputated in response to blood clots that led to peripheral vascular disease. When he evacuated, he took what belongings he could fit in his minivan, including his wheelchair. One of his challenges now is finding temporary accommodation that is wheelchair accessible.

“I try to contact people on Facebook marketplace looking for some place to live, looking for a room to rent, a small studio apartment or something that I can live in for a few months until I move into Chase. And nobody responds to my messages.”

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