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Advisory - This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Big Lakes County is issuing a Wildfire Alert.
May 06, 2023 at 09:57 AM
From: Alberta Emergency Management Agency
Issued: May 06, 2023 at 09:57 AM
History:
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- Alert: May 06, 2023 at 09:57 AM
- Update: May 06, 2023 at 02:31 PM
- Update: May 07, 2023 at 09:15 PM
- Update: May 11, 2023 at 05:19 PM
- Update: May 12, 2023 at 01:31 PM
Area: This alert is in effect for Big Lakes County Residents In the area: North of Township Road 734 and east of Range Road 183 to Highway 749, west of Highway 749 & north of Township road 740 and west of Range Road 175.
Description: A wildfire is moving west through the Gilwood area.
Instruction: Since there is potential danger to life and health, if you are in the affected area, you must PREPARE to evacuate with 60 minutes notice. Gather pets, important documents and medication, and enough food, water, and supplies for at least 3 days. This alert will be updated if an evacuation is required. Stay tuned to www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert and local media for updates.
Additional information: http://alberta.ca/BePrepared, https://511.alberta.ca/#:Alerts
