Advisory: Wildfire - Parts of Alberta
Source: Alberta Emergency Management Agency
Issued: Jun 03, 2023 at 01:34 PM
History:
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- Alert: May 30, 2023 at 07:08 PM
- Update: May 30, 2023 at 08:00 PM
- Update: May 31, 2023 at 11:46 AM
- Update: Jun 01, 2023 at 09:56 AM
- Update: Jun 03, 2023 at 01:34 PM
- Update: Jun 05, 2023 at 08:48 PM
- Update: Jun 12, 2023 at 10:51 AM
- Update: Jun 16, 2023 at 09:22 AM
- Update: Jun 19, 2023 at 10:55 AM
- Update: Jun 21, 2023 at 11:07 AM
- Update: Jun 22, 2023 at 11:01 AM
Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert.
A Mandatory Evacuation Order is in effect for the entire community of Fort Chipewyan. Anyone that has not been assigned a role in the response by local authorities needs to leave the community immediately. Air transport to Fort McMurray can be arranged by calling Pulse at 1-800-973-9663 or 780-743-7000 between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Emergency Social Services will follow up with details on the next available flight to Fort McMurray. Residents evacuating by boat need to contact Pulse before leaving. All boats should travel to Barge Landing in Fort McKay.
Area: A Mandatory Evacuation Order is in place 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:
- Transport to a registration centre will be provided if you informed Pulse before you leave
- For more evacuation details go to www.rmwb.ca/fortchip
Additional information: