Abstract
This study explores preventive evacuation experiences hosting First Nation evacuees, focusing on the case study Timmins, Ontario, Canada. Using qualitative semi-structured interviews with staff responsible for delivering municipal hosting operations and business, municipal, and regional partners, this study examines how and why this small city hosted evacuees, how the city and partners were impacted by hosting, and challenges faced while hosting evacuees. The impacts on hosting partners’ operations varied between each evacuation and depended on the needs of evacuees. Study participants highlighted challenges related to preparing for back-to-back evacuations, a lack of familiarity with evacuating First Nations communities and partners, inadequate substance use and crisis supports, absence of community leadership from an evacuated community, increased needs for child and family services, limited provincial hosting capacity, pressures on regional services, and problems with cost recovery. The study offers recommendations for host communities, as well as areas for further research.
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