Alberta Emergency Alert - Flash Flood Alert Updated

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Flash Flood Alert Updated

Water levels have begun to rise rapidly at Fort Vermilion. Some areas remain flooded and the risk is high in the Fort Vermilion area. The reception centre has reopened at the Fort Vermilion Community Complex at 5001 – 44 Avenue. Check the Mackenzie County Facebook page for more informatio

A State of Local Emergency was declared at 10:25 a m on April 28. Residents in North Vermilion, Buttertown, remain evacuated. Power has been restored to the area.

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
• Residents of low lying areas should prepare for possible evacuation
• Avoid the area

Additional information:

• Broadcast Audio

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