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Advisory - Alberta Emergency Alert. Big Lakes County Evacuation Alert due to Wildfire.
May 14, 2023 at 03:05 PM
From: Alberta Emergency Management Agency
Issued: May 14, 2023 at 03:05 PM
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- Alert: May 14, 2023 at 03:05 PM
Area: Big Lakes County residents south and west of Peavine Metis Settlement.
Description: Everyone south of Township road 800, East of Range Road 200, West of Range Road 134, and North of Highway 679 are on a four (4) hour evacuation notice. A fire northwest of Peavine Metis Settlement has the potential to move south.
Instruction: If you are in the affected area, residents must PREPARE to evacuate within 4 HOURS NOTICE. Gather pets, important documents, medication, and enough food, water, and supplies for 7 days. Further instructions will be given to those directly impacted. Citizens are to monitor www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert and local media for updates.
Additional information: 230514_big_lakes_alert.png, http://www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert
