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Critical - This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Town of Rainbow Lake remains on an Evacuation Order due to Wildfire.
May 18, 2023 at 12:28 PM
From: Alberta Emergency Management Agency
Issued: May 18, 2023 at 12:28 PM
History:
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- Alert: May 06, 2023 at 01:19 PM
- Update: May 12, 2023 at 02:55 PM
- Update: May 16, 2023 at 01:36 PM
- Update: May 18, 2023 at 12:28 PM
- Update: May 22, 2023 at 10:21 AM
- Update: May 25, 2023 at 09:06 AM
- Update: May 28, 2023 at 02:47 PM
Area: This alert is in effect for everyone in Rainbow Lake.
Description: There is a Wildfire in the vicinity of Rainbow Lake.
Instruction: Everyone in Rainbow Lake remains 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.
