This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Beaver Emergency Services Commission has issued a flood alert.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Beaver Emergency Services Commission has issued a flood alert.

Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has pushed the Town's wastewater system over capacity. Roads currently closed are 51st street between 51 and 52 ave and at 55 ave between 47 and 48 street. Municipal emergency services are at risk of flooding and becoming inoperable. No evacuation is necessary at this time.

Area: In effect for the Town of Tofield and Beaver County from RR 171 to the west borders of Beaver County.

Affected areas (1):

• Beaver County

Action to take:

• Everyone in Tofield must cease all non-essential water use
• Refrain from showering, flushing toilets, using laundry machines and dishwashers
• Prepare for a potential evacuation
• If you need help call 780.662.3269
• If you are displaced go to the Tofield Community hall at 5309 50 st
• Updates will be posted on toieldalberta.ca, besc.ca, and the Town of Tofield, BESC and AEA Facebook pages

Additional information:

• https://tofieldalberta.ca/
• https://besc.ca
• https://www.alberta.ca/flood-preparedness

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