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Critical - This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Parkland County has issued a Wildfire Alert. MANDATORY EVACUATION
Apr 30, 2023 at 07:19 PM
From: Alberta Emergency Management Agency
Issued: Apr 30, 2023 at 07:19 PM
History:
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- Alert: Apr 29, 2023 at 06:11 PM
- Update: Apr 29, 2023 at 08:24 PM
- Update: Apr 30, 2023 at 07:19 PM
- Update: May 01, 2023 at 06:42 PM
- Update: May 02, 2023 at 12:00 PM
Area: This alert is in effect for Parkland County, everyone west of Range Road 65 near Entwistle
Description: There is a wildfire near the hamlet of Entwistle
Instruction: If you are west of Range Road 65 to the Pembina River, north of Township Road 530 to Highway 16, including all residents of Entwistle, there is a mandatory evacuation order. You must evacuate immediately. Gather important documents, medication, and enough food and water to be away from home for at least 3 days. Take pets with you. There are two reception centres for evacuees. Evacuees must register either in person at the Wildwood Community Hall or Wabamun Jubilee Hall, or by calling 780-203-3258. If you need help evacuating, contact 780-203-3258. Visit www.parklandcounty.com/RR70 for more information. Check 511.alberta.ca for updated highway closures.
Additional information: http://www.alberta.ca/BePrepared, http://www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert, Broadcast Audio
