This is an Alberta Emergency Alert Map Update. Yellowhead County downgraded to a 4-hour evacuation advisory for parts of Yellowhead County due to ongoing wildfires.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert Map Update. Yellowhead County downgraded to a 4-hour evacuation advisory for parts of Yellowhead County due to ongoing wildfires.

Everyone should be prepared to evacuate within 4 hours of a notice.

Area: This alert is for parts of Yellowhead County. Western boundary is Marlboro and Medicine Lodge. North boundary is Township 570 and 580. West to Highway 751. South to Township 520.

Affected areas (2):

• Edson
• Yellowhead County

Action to take:

• Ensure vehicles have fuel
• Prepare for possible evacuation of the area
• Prepare important documents, medication, and supplies to be away for at least 72 hours
• Be prepared to take pets with you
• There will be reduced medical services upon re-entry.

Additional information:

• YHC_Edson_ReEntryMap_June15_v6.jpg

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