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Fort McMurray evacuees can expect to receive “welcome packages” when they begin returning home the week of June 1, the province said Thursday.

The packages are anticipated to have information on services available in town and also a set of instructions on what residents need to do when they re-enter their homes.

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This could include directions on how to dispose of rotting food and to begin dealing with smoke or water damage.

“Everybody will receive a welcome package and there will be welcoming centres in each neighbourhood,” said Scott Long, executive director of operations for the Alberta Emergency Management Agency.

“I’m sure there will be some of those cautionary lines in the package about what residents should expect and what they should do when they first open their residence.”

He said many homeowners should expect some smoke damage, but officials are looking at providing “specialist cleaning services” to assist.