After the mass exodus from the Slave Lake area, where thousands were evacuated over the weekend, the outpouring of support from the community is showing no signs of stopping.

"Some of these people have almost emptied out their linen closets and their bathrooms and they're still asking what else do you need?" said Heather McCallum of Edmonton Emergency Relief Services.

"I think it's important to reach out to others when they've been devastated with an event like this," said registered nurse Lindsey Wallace, after bringing in a load of donations.

Emergency relief workers say they need basic necessities the most, such as towels, toiletries, and clean bedding.

The City of Edmonton has encouraged evacuees to register with the Red Cross, to get support and reconnect families separated in the confusion of the evacuation.

The city housed about 35 Slave Lake residents Monday night at the Expo Centre; although officials said about 400 residents have registered with the Red Cross.

Many evacuees found a place to stay with family or friends in the Capital Region.

With files from Susan Amerongen