Alberta Emergency Alert - Flash Flood Alert Updated

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Flash Flood Alert Updated

Water levels have not changed significantly over the last 12 hours and remain high. Some areas remain flooded and the risk remains high in the Fort Vermilion area. The reception centre will close at 9:00 and re-open at 6:00 a.m.. The Emergency Coordination Centre will remain open overnight at the County office at 4511 – 46 Avenue. Check the Mackenzie County Facebook page for additional info

A State of Local Emergency was declared at 10:25 this morning. Residents in North Vermilion, Buttertown, remain evacuated and homes in the area are without power.

Area: Mackenzie #23

Affected areas (15):

• Beaver Ranch 163
• Boyer 164
• Bushe River 207
• Carcajou 187
• Child Lake 164A
• Fort Vermillion 173B
• Fox Lake 162
• Hay Lake 209
• High Level
• John d'Or Prairie 215
• Mackenzie No. 23
• Rainbow Lake
• Tall Cree 173
• Tall Cree 173A
• Upper Hay River 212

Action to take:

• Listen for further updates and follow the instructions of local authorities
• Avoid low lying areas near the Peace River
• Do not bypass or remove barricades

Additional information:

• Broadcast Audio

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