Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert Updated on May 31

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert Updated on May 31

UPDATE - May 31 – The Wildfire continues to burn in Wood Buffalo and fire crews are working throughout the region fighting the fire, and the public must drive cautiously while re-entering and traveling through this area. Public safety & health is of primary concern as the Voluntary Phased Re-entry of this area is set to begin. Air quality in the area remains a concern.

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. Air quality remains a concern for anyone in the area of Wood Buffalo, especially for persons with lung disease, and care needs to be used while in this area. Further Voluntary Phased Re-entry information can be found at the following web address: http://www.rmwb.ca/News-Room/RMWB-Wildfire-Information/Wildfire-Re-Entry-Plan" target="_blank">http://www.rmwb.ca/News-Room/RMWB-Wildfire-Information/Wildfire-Re-Entry-Plan.htm The following are a few websites where additional information regarding this Wildfire and Advisories for this area can be located: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo - http://www.rmwb.ca/ Traffic Information and Advisories – Alberta 511 - http://511.alberta.ca/ Air Quality - Government of Canada – Public Weather Alerts for Alberta - http://weather.gc.ca/warnings/?prov=ab Government of Alberta Emergency Updates - http://emergency.alberta.ca Information regarding areas under Mandatory Evacuation Orders, Wildfire Status, and other Advisories for this area can be found at the above Government of Alberta website.

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:

• There are fire crews, fire vehicles, and traffic in the area and the public must drive cautiously
• The public who will be returning under the phased re-entry of this area need to refer to prepared information regarding public health and safety
• Follow the directions of local authorities
• For links to further information go to the Alberta Emergency Alert Public Website

Additional information:

• Broadcast Audio

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