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Drop-In Centre reopens, officials assess other downtown shelters

A flooded downtown Calgary is seen from a aerial view of the city Saturday, June 22, 2013.
A flooded downtown Calgary is seen from a aerial view of the city Saturday, June 22, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

CALGARY- The Calgary Drop-In Centre has been cleared as safe to reopen.

The facility was evacuated late last week due to flood fears, displacing an estimated 1,200 people.

On Wednesday afternoon, they were allowed back after the facility was thoroughly cleaned and passed all inspections. Electricity is currently being supplied by generators.

Officials are currently assessing the following shelters:

Alpha House
Baker House
Edwards Place
George C. King Tower
Inn From The Cold
Louise Station Affordable Housing Tower
Murdoch Manor
Mustard Seed

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