Happening Now: Here's How To Help The Victims Of The Empire Fire

Muskoka residents can now easily access a list that provides information on how to help the victims of the Empire Hotel Fire. The pressing issue facing the displace tenants is finding long term housing. Deputy Mayor Fran Coleman has released a list of contacts and locations for both victims and interested volunteers. There are 50 apartments in the Empire Hotel with various businesses below. Empire Hotel owner Dave Kaye who also owns the Hideaway Pub says the future of the pub is unknown at this point. Kaye said there was about 4 feet of water in the pub after the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

To donate furniture and clothing: Bob Locke, Huntsville Legion, 21 Veterans Way
                                              789-4641 Legion Hours 1:00pm to 10:00(Call before 1:00pm)

Accommodation/Housing and Food Bank: The Salvation Army 788-0624

                                                               Table Soup Kitchen – Meals Tuesday and Friday lunch at Table Food Bank
                                                               All Other Days: St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Lunch Time: 12:00noon –                                                               1:00pm Supper Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm

ODSP/Ontario Works Muskoka Community Service 705-645-2412 ext 340

Transportation of Victims and Counseling Muskoka Victims Services 705-645-5444

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