Alberta Emergency Alert - Flash Flood Alert Updated

Advisory: Flash Flood - Parts of Alberta (Updated Apr 30, 2018 at 10:26 AM)

Advisory: Flash Flood - Parts of Alberta

Updated Apr 30, 2018 at 10:26 AM

Source: Mackenzie County

Issued: Apr 30, 2018 at 10:26 AM

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Flash Flood Alert Updated

Water levels dropped overnight at Fort Vermilion and the major ice flows appear to have cleared. Residents in Fort Vermilion located west of the water treatment plant are allowed to return home. Residents east of the water treatment plant and in North Vermilion remain evacuated. The reception center is open and is located at Fort Vermilion Public School at 44 0 1 50 street.

A phased re-entry plan is being developed for the remaining evacuees. The Mackenzie County Facebook page has additional details.

Area: Mackenzie #23

Affected areas (15):

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

Action to take:

  • Follow the directions of local authorities
  • Remain on high alert due to possible increasing water levels

Additional information:

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