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Advisory - Alberta Emergency Alert - Wildfire Alert Updated
May 20, 2019 at 06:07 PM
From: Alberta Emergency Management Agency on behalf of Mackenzie County
Issued: May 20, 2019 at 06:07 PM
History:
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- Alert: May 20, 2019 at 01:21 PM
- Update: May 20, 2019 at 06:07 PM
Area: Mackenzie #23
Description: Update 1:Mackenzie County has issued a mandatory Evacuation Order for residents South and Southeast of the Town of High Level and South of the Bushe River Reserve due to wildfire threat. A State Of Local Emergency is now in effect for Mackenzie County. Evacuees must now register at the La Crete Heritage Centre.
Crews will be going door to door to notify affected residents. Manned barricades will be set up on all roads to prevent unauthorized entry into the evacuated areas. Go to www.511.alberta.ca for up to date Road Report information.
Instruction: Evacuate the area immediately. Reception Centre for Mackenzie County residents is now at the La Crete Heritage Centre located at 15411- TWP RD 1060 South of La Crete. If you are evacuating please call into the reception centre to register at 780.928.4447.
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