Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert Updated

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert Updated

UPDATE of May 8 - Fort McMurray remains under a mandatory evacuation order, and only emergency personnel working on fire suppression, policing, and infrastructure responders should be in the area. The Fort McMurray Airport is being used by Wildfire Aircraft, and is operational but is only being used by aircraft associated to Firefighting efforts.

The following are a few websites where added information can be located. 5 1 1 Alberta - http://511.alberta.ca/ Government of Alberta Emergency Updates - https://www.alberta.ca/emergency.cfm Alberta Wildfires - http://wildfire.alberta.ca/wildfire-status/default.aspx

Area: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo

Affected areas (27):

• Wood Buffalo
• Janvier 194
• Gregoire Lake 176
• Gregoire Lake 176A
• Clearwater 175
• Devil's Gate 220
• Chipewyan 201
• Chipewyan 201A
• Chipewyan 201B
• Chipewyan 201C
• Chipewyan 201D
• Chipewyan 201E
• Chipewyan 201F
• Chipewyan 201G
• Old Fort 217
• Allison Bay 219
• Sandy Point 221
• Dog Head 218
• Cornwall Lake 224
• Collin Lake 223
• Charles Lake 225
• Fort McKay 174
• Namur River 174A
• Namur Lake 174B
• Fort Mackay
• Thebathi 196
• Thabacha Náre 196A

Action to take:

• Only emergency personnel and authorized responders are allowed in the area, and if there are any other persons in this area they must leave immediately
• Follow the directions of local authorities
• Seek medical attention if you experience breathing difficulties
• For links to further information go to the Alberta Emergency Alert Public Website

Additional information:

• Broadcast Audio

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