Alberta Emergency Alert - Flash Flood Alert Updated

Critical: Flash Flood - Parts of Alberta (Updated Apr 28, 2018 at 11:14 AM)

Critical: Flash Flood - Parts of Alberta

Updated Apr 28, 2018 at 11:14 AM

Source: Mackenzie County

Issued: Apr 28, 2018 at 11:14 AM

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Flash Flood Alert Updated

A State of Local Emergency has been declared due to the risk of flooding in Fort Vermilion and surrounding area. Water levels have risen significantly this morning and continue to rise. A reception centre has been established at the Fort Vermilion Community Complex at 5001 – 44 Ave. Residents in North Vermilion, Buttertown, have been asked to evacuate.

Area: Mackenzie #23

Affected areas (15):

  • High Level
  • Mackenzie No. 23
  • Rainbow Lake
  • Fox Lake 162
  • John d'Or Prairie 215
  • Tall Cree 173
  • Tall Cree 173A
  • Beaver Ranch 163
  • Boyer 164
  • Child Lake 164A
  • Hay Lake 209
  • Bushe River 207
  • Upper Hay River 212
  • Carcajou 187
  • Fort Vermillion 173B

Action to take:

  • Residents in other low lying areas are also asked to prepare for a possible evacuation
  • All evacuees are asked to report to the reception centre or call 780-927-3718 to register
  • Please avoid low lying areas
  • Do not bypass or move barricades

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