Alberta Emergency Alert - Flood Risk Alert Updated

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Flood Risk Alert Updated

The Peace River Ice Break Up may cause flooding in low lying areas. A voluntary evacuation is in effect for residents located in the hamlet of Fort Vermilion that reside east of 50th street, north of the Golf Course, River Road, and Boreal Housing.

This voluntary evacuation is only for the residents located in the voluntary evacuation area. If you choose to evacuate, bring your medication, blankets, sleeping bags, personal items and supplies for kids and pets. For additional information listen to local community radio broadcast or follow Mackenzie County’s Facebook page.

Area: Mackenzie #23

Affected areas (15):

• High Level
• Mackenzie No. 23
• Rainbow Lake
• Fox Lake 162
• John d'Or Prairie 215
• Tall Cree 173
• Tall Cree 173A
• Beaver Ranch 163
• Boyer 164
• Child Lake 164A
• Hay Lake 209
• Bushe River 207
• Upper Hay River 212
• Carcajou 187
• Fort Vermillion 173B

Action to take:

• If you voluntarily evacuate, you must contact the Incident Command Post at 780-927-3718
• A map of the area is made available on the Mackenzie County Facebook

Additional information:

• Broadcast Audio

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