The Yâkwâmi Info-Line offers general information about the ongoing wildfire situation in Eeyou Istchee.
The line is open from 9 am - 5 pm, Monday – Friday.
The service is available in Cree, English, and French.
Go to your local band office social media for the latest local information.
You will hear a menu of options that you can choose from to redirect your call to different regional and local resources, based on your questions.
If you need immediate assistance for your health or safety, please call emergency services in your community.
If you have concerns about your health, call your CMC.
If you need emotional support, call the Wîchihîwâuwin Helpline.
Service available 24/7. Cree speakers and Elders are available upon request
If you have questions about clean air shelters or evacuation plans in your community, call your local Public Safety Officer.
If you have questions about compensation for smoke and fire damage, or financial aid, please contact the band office.
If you need information about road closures, visit Québec 511
If you have questions about air quality, smoke risks and recommendations, press 5 to stay on the call and speak to someone.
The info-line is available from 9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday, until further notice.
Get answers to questions about wildfires in Eeyou Istchee or Cree Health Board recommendations to protect your health during the fire season.
The service is available Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.
Information on wildfires, evacuations, smoke, and air quality. Updated daily.
Actions you can take to protect yourself during wildfire season
A grab-and-go bag is a pre-packed bag that contains essential items that you might need in case of an emergency or disaster.
