Alberta Emergency Alert - High Water Level Alert Updated

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - High Water Level Alert Updated

Updated 29 Apr 2018 @ 1810: A large ice jam is affecting the Athabasca river, in the area of Pride Valley East of Fort Assiniboine. Currently the area is being impacted by too much water to allow any safe access.

There is a large ice jam affecting the Athabasca river, in the area of Pride Valley East of Fort Assiniboine where a State of Local Emergency was declared at 0741. 4 Residences have been evacuated. Barricades and signs are in place. People are asked to please avoid the area. Field staff continue to monitor the situations and will update residents as the situation changes. Please avoid the area. If you encounter an area that requires immediate attention, please contact Woodlands County at 1 888 870 6315. Updates will be posted on our website at www.woodlands.ab.ca.

Area: Woodlands County

Affected areas (2):

• Woodlands County
• Whitecourt

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

Additional information:

• Broadcast Audio

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