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Critical - This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Big Lakes County has issued an Evacuation Order due to Wildfire.
May 05, 2023 at 11:58 PM
From: Alberta Emergency Management Agency
Issued: May 05, 2023 at 11:58 PM
History:
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- Alert: May 05, 2023 at 12:15 AM
- Update: May 05, 2023 at 08:50 AM
- Update: May 05, 2023 at 07:42 PM
- Update: May 05, 2023 at 10:26 PM
- Update: May 05, 2023 at 11:58 PM
- Update: May 06, 2023 at 01:50 AM
Area: This alert is in effect for Big Lakes County in the area of Township 73 Range 15 and Township 73 Range 16.
Description: A fire within East Prairie Metis Settlement is moving northwest and is expected to reach the Banana Belt area overnight tonight.
Instruction: Everyone within Township 73 Range 15 and Township 73 Range 16 must evacuate now. Bring pets, important documents and medication and supplies for 3 days. Everyone evacuating should go to the Elks Rodeo Hall north of the Town of High Prairie at 74508 on Highway 749 to register. Everyone must be evacuated by midnight tonight by 1:00 AM, May 6. Bring RV's if you have them as camping is available on site at the Elks Rodeo Hall. Stay tuned to www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert and local media for updates.
Additional information: banana-belt-map.jpg, http://www.biglakescounty.ca/, http://alberta.ca/BePrepared, http://www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert, Broadcast Audio
