Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert Updated on June 6

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert Updated on June 6

UPDATE – June 6 – The Wildfire continues to burn in Wood Buffalo and fire crews continue to fight this fire and the public needs to be cautious while in the area. In a few hours this Emergency Alert will be cancelled on this system, and the public is encouraged to keep informed of this Wildfire, and other related advisories, by following some of the below websites.

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/ Information on this site pertains to Wildfire Recovery Efforts, and Re-entry. Government of Alberta Emergency Updates - http://emergency.alberta.ca This site has information and hyperlinks to other sites, regarding Health, Fire and Off-Highway Vehicle Bans, as well as air, ash, soil, and water testing, and other related information regarding the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Alberta Wildfires - http://wildfire.alberta.ca/ or http://wildfire.alberta.ca/wildfire-status/default.aspx Residents of Wood Buffalo can also receive non–emergency text messaging from Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo by texting 311 and placing the word FORT in the message area of the text.

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
• Do not drink the water from the Ft
• McMurray water system unless it can be safely boiled first
• 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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