Alberta Emergency Alert. Big Lakes County Evacuation Order due to Wildfire still in place.

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert. Big Lakes County Evacuation Order due to Wildfire still in place.

A fire southeast of the Town of High Prairie is moving northeast. If you are in the affected area you must evacuate immediately.

Affected areas (1):

• Big Lakes

Action to take:

• 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:

• https://www.alberta.ca/BePrepared
• https://www.alberta.ca/wildfire-status.aspx
• https://www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert
• https://biglakescounty.ca/services/wildfire-faq/
• Broadcast Audio

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