Current situation
- Follow local media, local municipalities, and Alberta Emergency Alerts for updates and advisories.
- Download the Alberta Emergency Alert app for information on emergencies and evacuations.
Evacuation and financial supports
Advisories and closures
Emergency alerts
Alberta Emergency Alerts provide critical information about an immediate disaster, where it is occuring, and what action you need to take.
Situation updates
Situation updates provide a summary of the actions government is taking to respond to an emergency.
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- Jul 15, 2024
More hot dry weather in northern Alberta will likely lead to increased wildfire activity in the Forest Protection Area this week. Albertans must follow all fire bans and restrictions to avoid new fire starts.
- Jul 14, 2024
A break from the extreme heat has aided progress on containing wildfires this weekend but forecast rising temperatures will increase wildfire danger. Albertans are asked to continue to be diligent and follow all fire restrictions.
- Jul 13, 2024
Firefighting and emergency management efforts continue in the Forest Protection Area with no new evacuation alerts or orders, and no new States of Local Emergency have been declared. Rain has fallen on parts of northern Alberta, but not enough to make an impact on the severe wildfire situation.
- Jul 12, 2024
Hot and dry weather conditions continue to drive significant wildfire activity in the Forest Protection Area. Albertans must follow all fire bans and restrictions to avoid new fire starts.
- Jul 11, 2024
Little Red River Cree Nation has declared a state of local emergency and successfully evacuated 981 residents from Garden River as of 6 p.m. last night.
Be prepared
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Learn about hazards in Alberta and how you can be better prepared for severe weather and floods.
Resources
Important numbers
- Alberta government call centre: 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages)
- Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:30 pm
- Alberta Supports Contact Centre: 1-877-644-9992
- 24-hour Health Link: 811
- 24-hour Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642
- 24-hour Emergency income support:
- 1-866-644-5135 (outside Edmonton area)
- 780-644-5135 (Edmonton)