Critical: High Water Level
Source: Woodlands County
Issued: Apr 29, 2018 at 07:41 AM
History:
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- Alert: Apr 29, 2018 at 07:41 AM
- Update: Apr 29, 2018 at 06:18 PM
- Update: Apr 30, 2018 at 05:55 PM
- Update: May 02, 2018 at 10:11 AM
Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - High Water Level Alert
There are high water levels in streams, rivers, and other bodies of water that may create dangerous situations or lead to flooding. There are also a number of ice jams affecting the Athabasca river, in addition the river has risen rapidly over the past hour in the area of Pride Valley East of Fort Assiniboine.
As a precautionary measure residents in the lower Pride Valley area are being asked to evacuate as a number of roads are underwater. Barricades and signs are being placed. Please avoid the area. If you encounter an area that requires immediate attention, please contact Woodlands County at 1 888 870 6315. Field staff are monitoring the situation and updates will be posted on our website at www.woodlands.ab.ca.
Action to take:
- Leave the area if it is safe to do so
- Avoid rivers, valleys and low lying areas
- Follow the directions of local authorities
- Take all necessary precautions
- Avoid the area
- Listen for further updates and follow the instructions that apply to your area.
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