Alberta Emergency Alert - Critical Alert Issued for the Hamlet of Watino Updated

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Critical Alert Issued for the Hamlet of Watino Updated

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.

Area: Birch Hills County

Affected areas (1):

• Birch Hills County

Action to take:

• 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

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