A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
Advisory alert details
From: Alberta Emergency Management Agency
Issued: May 01, 2023 at 12:15 PM
History:
Area: This alert is in effect for everyone in the Hamlet of Wildwood.
Description: The wildfire north of Highway 16 near Wildwood and Lobstick is expected to change directions and move south toward Wildwood today. Everyone in the Hamlet of Wildwood must prepare to evacuate now. No evacuation is required yet, but an Evacuation Order is expected today.
Instruction: If you are in Wildwood, prepare for a possible evacuation. Gather important documents, medication, and enough food and water to be away from home for at least 3 days. People evacuating or needing information can call 1-833-334-4630. Take pets with you. Stay tuned to local media, or go to www.facebook.com/yellowheadcounty or yhcounty.ca for updates. Check 511.alberta.ca/ for updated highway closures.
Additional information: https://511.alberta.ca/#:Alerts, https://yhcounty.ca/, http://www.facebook.com/yellowheadcounty