The Canadian Armed Forces will be stepping in to help with the water crisis in Iqaluit.

The city has been in a state of emergency since Oct. 12, when staff confirmed evidence of fuel contamination in the city’s treated water supply. Residents have been told the water is unsafe to drink even if it’s filtered and boiled.

On Friday, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said the federal government has approved a request for help from Nunavut.

“We will always be there to help Canadians deal with an emergency,” Blair tweeted. “We have approved a request … for [Canadian Forces] support to provide the people of Iqaluit