This is an Alberta Emergency Alert.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert.

All evacuees should report to Archie Simpson Arena now to register as an evacuee and be assigned a flight. You do not need to wait for someone to knock on your door to be told to evacuate. Evacuate today. Once you arrive at Archie Simpson Arena you will receive a wristband and be assigned a flight. Residents evacuating by boat on the Athabasca River should then report to Big Dock before travelling south to Fort McKay or to your cabin.

Area: An evacuation order has been issued for Fort Chipewyan including the Mikisew Cree First Nation, Fort Chipewyan Metis Nation and Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation.

Affected areas (4):

• Allison Bay 219
• Dog Head 218
• Wood Buffalo
• Chipewyan 201A

Action to take:

• An evacuation registration center will also be located in Fort McKay
• Bring important documents, medication, food, water and supplies for at least 7 days
• Take pets and crates with you
• More evacuation details can be found at www.rmwb.ca/fortchip

Additional information:

• http://www.rmwb.ca/fortchip
• https://www.alberta.ca/BePrepared
• https://www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert
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