Alberta Emergency Alert: Overland Flow Flood Alert Big Lakes County Updated

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert: Overland Flow Flood Alert Big Lakes County Updated

Spring runoff in Big Lakes County is causing overland flooding of low lying areas from various rivers, streams and creeks within Big Lakes County.

Public Works crews are currently working throughout the County repairing washouts. Check www.biglakescounty.ca for an updated listing of road closures.

Area: Big Lakes

Affected areas (11):

• High Prairie
• Swan Hills
• Big Lakes
• Kinuso
• Drift Pile River 150
• Sucker Creek 150A
• Kapawe'no First Nation (Pakashan 150D)
• Swan River 150E
• Kapawe'no First Nation (Freeman 150B)
• Kapawe'no First Nation (Halcro 150C)
• Kapawe'no First Nation (Grouard 230)

Action to take:

• Avoid flooded areas
• Respect the barricades and signage
• Do not move remove or drive around barricades
• For the latest updates check www.biglakescounty.ca or the County's Facebook Page and follow instructions that apply to your area
• If you encounter a flooded road that has not yet been marked or barricaded contact the County Office at 780-523-5955.

Additional information:

• Broadcast Audio

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