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Critical - This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation and M.D. of Greenview have expanded an Evacuation area due to Wildfire.
May 06, 2023 at 12:48 PM
From: Alberta Emergency Management Agency
Issued: May 06, 2023 at 12:48 PM
History:
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- Alert: May 05, 2023 at 03:23 PM
- Update: May 05, 2023 at 04:40 PM
- Update: May 06, 2023 at 12:48 PM
Area: This alert is in effect for everyone from Range Road 230 to Range Road 251, between Township Road 715 and Township Road 700, everyone around Sturgeon Lake, including everyone in Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation.
Description: There is a wildfire on the southeast side of Sturgeon Lake, burning north and west.
Instruction: Everyone in the impacted area should evacuate now. Evacuate to Valleyview. Highway 43 is unavailable through Sturgeon Lake. Take other routes. Register at the Memorial Hall, at 4808 50 Street in Valleyview. Bring pets, important documents and medication and enough food, water and supplies to be away from your home for 3 days. If you need help evacuating call 780-524-3345. Updates on www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert and local media.
Additional information: http://alberta.ca/BePrepared, https://511.alberta.ca/#:Alerts, Broadcast Audio
