While vital supplies are making their way to the community, some businesses are still being challenged by a lack of transportation.
around Highway 4 over the weekend, bringing food, fuel and a sense of security to some people living in the community.At the end of last week, the J&L Drive-In in Port Alberni was running low on a few menu items."But we did get it. We just ordered extra this time and so we've got enough just in case the highway has to shut down for a couple of weeks," she said.
Sailland says that over the weekend, some fuel trucks did make it into the community, topping up some station tanks. Others, however, are still empty, and some have put restrictions in place to conserve what they were able to bring in.," said Jolleen Dick, CEO of the Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce.Dick says the wildfire and highway closure has affected each business differently.
"One of the businesses, for example, is a furniture company and they had 30 pieces of furniture that was expected to come in," she said. "They tried to find alternative arrangements but unfortunately that may have been sold to someone else."Getting crews into Port Alberni from south of Cameron Lake has been nearly impossible, and construction materials can't get through.
"Roofing trusses and what not, these are the oversized materials that are not permitted on this reroute," said Sailland.While the wildfire has created many challenges, it has also brought the community together."We're seeing volunteer groups, including pilots flying people and materials in and out," he said."We're seeing the general public coordinate carpooling and supporting one another.
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