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Critical - Alberta Emergency Alert - Critical Alert Issued for the Hamlet of Watino Updated
Jul 03, 2020 at 06:41 PM
From: Central Peace Regional Emergency Management Agency
Issued: Jul 03, 2020 at 06:41 PM
History:
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- Alert: Jul 02, 2020 at 04:43 PM
- Update: Jul 03, 2020 at 05:35 PM
- Update: Jul 03, 2020 at 06:41 PM
Area: Birch Hills County
Description: Due to high water levels on the Smoky River, Birch Hills County has issued a Mandatory Evacuation Order for the Hamlet of Watino and surrounding low-lying areas.
Go to rivers.alberta.ca for additional and current flood forecast information.
Instruction: Evacuate immediately. Report to the Reception Centre at Tangent Community Hall. If you need transport call 780-814-0530 to evacuate. Follow the directions of local authorities. Listen for further updates and follow the instructions that apply to your area. Be aware of areas known to flood easily such as streams, drainage channels and canyons. Move to high ground. Avoid low lying areas
Additional information: Broadcast Audio
