Advisory: Traffic Hazard
Issued Aug 20, 2019 at 06:18 PM
Source: Alberta Emergency Management Agency of the Hamlet of Chinook
Issued: Aug 20, 2019 at 06:18 PM
Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Traffic Hazard Alert
There is a traffic collision on Highway 9 at Range Road 73 between Chinook and Cereal. Everyone in the Hamlet of Chinook must evacuate immediately to Youngstown using Highway 9.
An Evacuation Centre has been opened at the Youngstown Community Hall and everyone displaced by the emergency are to report to the Evacuation Centre. Go to www.511.alberta.ca for road report information.
Action to take:
- Do not stay in an evacuated area
- There is smoke and emergency crews in the area and caution must be used when traveling in the region
- Persons evacuating this area should take their medication, blankets, sleeping bags, personal identification and documents if possible
- All evacuees must register at the Youngstown Evacuation Centre
- Listen to local media for more details.
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