A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
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Critical - This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Town of Rainbow Lake has issued an Evacuation Order due to Wildfire.
May 13, 2023 at 09:34 PM
From: Alberta Emergency Management Agency
Issued: May 13, 2023 at 09:34 PM
History:
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- Alert: May 06, 2023 at 01:19 PM
- Update: May 12, 2023 at 02:55 PM
- Update: May 12, 2023 at 06:35 PM
- Update: May 13, 2023 at 09:34 PM
Area: This alert is in effect for everyone in Rainbow Lake.
Description: There is a Wildfire on the south side of Rainbow Lake.
Instruction: Everyone in Rainbow Lake is under evacuation order. Evacuate to the High Level Arena at 10101 105 Ave. There are beds available there. If you have a camper, there is space to park it. There is a checkstop at the Chateh Road turnoff where you must register. Bring identification. Please be calm, drive safe. There is still time to evacuate safely if you leave now. For updates, www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert and local media.
