This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Yellowhead County remains under Evacuation ALERT ADVISORY. This alert is being issued due to out-of-control wildfires burning throughout Yellowhead County. Due to increased activity, some wildfires are expanding in size.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Yellowhead County remains under Evacuation ALERT ADVISORY. This alert is being issued due to out-of-control wildfires burning throughout Yellowhead County. Due to increased activity, some wildfires are expanding in size.

All residents who have not been evacuated must be prepared to evacuate quickly if the situation worsens. Residents should be prepared to leave if notified by authorities. Call 1-833-334-4630 for more information. Go to edson.ca, yhcounty.ca, or our Facebook pages for official updates.

Affected areas (1):

• Yellowhead County

Action to take:

• Ensure vehicles have fuel
• Prepare important documents, medication, and supplies to be away for at least 72 hours
• Take pets with you
• Make plans for livestock.

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