Advisory: Wildfire
Source: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Issued: May 31, 2016 at 03:36 PM
History:
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- Alert: May 01, 2016 at 07:08 PM
- Update: May 01, 2016 at 10:33 PM
- Update: May 02, 2016 at 12:00 AM
- Update: May 02, 2016 at 03:37 AM
- Update: May 02, 2016 at 07:00 PM
- Update: May 03, 2016 at 02:34 PM
- Update: May 03, 2016 at 03:01 PM
- Update: May 03, 2016 at 03:31 PM
- Update: May 03, 2016 at 04:24 PM
- Update: May 03, 2016 at 04:27 PM
- Update: May 03, 2016 at 05:30 PM
- Update: May 03, 2016 at 06:49 PM
- Update: May 03, 2016 at 08:31 PM
- Update: May 03, 2016 at 09:13 PM
- Update: May 03, 2016 at 11:47 PM
- Update: May 08, 2016 at 01:41 PM
- Update: May 09, 2016 at 12:30 PM
- Update: May 10, 2016 at 02:37 PM
- Update: May 11, 2016 at 12:37 PM
- Update: May 12, 2016 at 10:07 AM
- Update: May 13, 2016 at 12:32 PM
- Update: May 14, 2016 at 10:19 AM
- Update: May 16, 2016 at 11:44 AM
- Update: May 16, 2016 at 04:32 PM
- Update: May 16, 2016 at 07:41 PM
- Update: May 16, 2016 at 09:59 PM
- Update: May 18, 2016 at 03:42 PM
- Update: May 20, 2016 at 02:24 PM
- Update: May 20, 2016 at 11:49 PM
- Update: May 21, 2016 at 12:01 AM
- Update: May 22, 2016 at 02:29 PM
- Update: May 24, 2016 at 04:02 PM
- Update: May 27, 2016 at 09:56 AM
- Update: May 30, 2016 at 10:04 AM
- Update: May 31, 2016 at 03:36 PM
- Update: Jun 03, 2016 at 02:00 PM
- Update: Jun 06, 2016 at 01:09 PM
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.htm" 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.
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: