Alberta Emergency Alert: Overland Flow Flood Alert Updated

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert: Overland Flow Flood Alert Updated

Flooding continues in the Fort McMurray area and Alberta Health Services has issued a Boil Water Advisory for Fort McMurray neighbourhoods north of the Athabasca River bridges. Parts of the Lower Town Site of Fort McMurray are having expanding flooding issues and the public should check the Municipal Website for information on their area.

All evacuees should report to the drive thru reception center that has been set up at the Oil Sands Discovery Centre at 515 MacKenzie Boulevard. Everyone should continue to social distance where possible while evacuating and registering. If immediate assistance is needed while evacuating, call 911. Alberta Health Services has issued a Boil Water Advisory for Fort McMurray neighbourhoods north of the Athabasca River bridges. Go to www.rmwb.ca/riverbreakup for more information.

Action to take:

• Health Services has issued a Boil Water Advisory for all neighbourhoods north of the Athabasca River bridges
• The public must stay away from all river systems in Fort McMurray and not be travelling in the downtown area unless absolutely necessary
• All evacuees must go to the drive thru Registration Centre at the Oil Sands Discovery Centre
• Go to the Municipal Website for more information.

Additional information:

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