Residents of a Bemidji apartment building were given less than a week to pack up their things and leave because of structural concerns with the building.

The city building inspector told the owners of the Red Pine Estates apartment building that tenants needed to move out by 4 p.m. Thursday.

The order was issued Friday of last week after assessments by two structural engineers.

The complex houses mostly seniors and adults with disabilities.

At a Bemidji City Council meeting, community members raised concerns about the last-minute evacuation order.

A GoFundMe has been started for the residents. It says community volunteers have rallied to help residents, but they still need donations for things like new rental deposits, storage units and food.

The city told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Thursday that it has been working with the building owners, county, Sanford Health, North Homes Family Services, the United Way and volunteers to help the tenants and believes arrangements have been made for everyone to be out of the building by 4 p.m.

The city also asked the public to help “maintain a peaceful transition for all tenants during this time.”