Alberta Emergency Alert - Flash Flood Alert Updated

Description: Alberta Emergency Alert - Flash Flood Alert Updated

The voluntary evacuation for Beaver Ranch has been cancelled. All residents are allowed to return home. Please continue to obey all barricades and road signage that remains in place. Barricades on Buttertown Road are manned and the road is only open to local traffic. The reception centre and Emergency Coordination Centre will remain open at the Fort Vermilion County office until 4:30 pm today. The State of Local Emergency remains in place. This alert will be cancelled shortly.

A variety of support services are available for those impacted by the flooding. Visit https://www.facebook.com/Mackenzie-County-262409787134568/ the Mackenzie County Facebook page for 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 and follow the instructions that apply to your area
• Avoid water covered roads as there may be hidden hazards including washout and erosion
• There are still dangers in the area due to flooding and the public should continue to follow the Mackenzie County Facebook page once this alert is cancelled

Additional information:

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