Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert Updated

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert Updated

UPDATE of May 16 – The mandatory evacuation orders for Fort McMurray, Anzac, & Fort McMurray First Nation remain in effect as resources continue to fight and monitor the Wildfire in Wood Buffalo. Numerous areas in this region are experiencing heavy smoke which is affecting visibility, and can cause breathing issues. Extreme care should be taken in these areas.

A Boil Water Advisory is in effect for all areas receiving water from the Fort McMurray water system, and water from this system must be safely and properly boiled before it is consumed. The Fort McMurray Airport continues to be used for Wildfire Aircraft operations only, and is closed to commercial and private aircraft until further notice. The Fire Ban remains in effect for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and the public should check Local and Provincial websites for Fire Bans in other areas. The following are a few websites where additional information regarding this Wildfire can be located: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo - http://www.rmwb.ca/ Alberta Wildfires - http://wildfire.alberta.ca/ or http://wildfire.alberta.ca/wildfire-status/default.aspx Air Quality - Government of Canada – Public Weather Alerts for Alberta - http://weather.gc.ca/warnings/?prov=ab 5 1 1 Alberta - http://511.alberta.ca/ Government of Alberta Emergency Updates - https://www.alberta.ca/emergency.cfm Current Fire Ban information can be obtained from the above Alberta Wildfires links.

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:

• Some areas have heavy smoke, and there are visibility and breathing concerns for people in these areas
• Seek medical attention if you experience breathing difficulties
• The public should not be in areas under an evacuation order, as these areas are not safe
• Do not drink the water from the Fort McMurray water system unless it can be safely and properly boiled first

Additional information:

• Broadcast Audio

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