A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
Critical - Alberta Emergency Alert. Big Lakes County Evacuation Order due to Wildfire still in place.
May 14, 2023 at 04:23 PM
From: Alberta Emergency Management Agency
Issued: May 14, 2023 at 04:23 PM
History:
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- Alert: May 13, 2023 at 04:29 PM
- Update: May 14, 2023 at 04:23 PM
- Update: May 15, 2023 at 01:21 PM
- Update: May 16, 2023 at 03:43 PM
Area: This alert is still in effect for Big Lakes County residents south of Township Road 740, west of Range Road 152, east of Range Road 162 and north of Township Road 730.
Description: A fire southeast of the Town of High Prairie is moving northeast. If you are in the affected area you must evacuate immediately.
Instruction: Bring pets, important documents, medication, and supplies for 7 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 evacuate now. 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: http://www.alberta.ca/BePrepared, https://www.alberta.ca/wildfire-status.aspx, http://www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert, https://biglakescounty.ca/services/wildfire-faq/, Broadcast Audio
