Alberta Emergency Alert - Flash Flood Alert Updated

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.

Additional information:

• Broadcast Audio

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