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Advisory - Alberta Emergency Alert - Flood Risk Alert Updated
From: Mackenzie County
Issued: Apr 24, 2020 at 08:17 PM
History:
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- Alert: Apr 23, 2020 at 03:40 PM
- Update: Apr 24, 2020 at 08:17 PM
Area: Mackenzie #23
Description: 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.
Instruction: 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.