This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Big Lakes County has issued an Evacuation Order due to Wildfire.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Big Lakes County has issued an Evacuation Order due to Wildfire.

A fire within East Prairie Metis Settlement is moving northwest. If you are in the effected area you must evacuate immediately.

Area: This alert is in effect for Big Lakes County residents north of Township Road 740 within the borders of Range Road 154, Highway 749, and south of Highway 2, including the Hamlet of Enilda.

Affected areas (1):

• Big Lakes

Action to take:

• Bring pets, important documents, medication, and supplies for 3 days
• Everyone evacuating should go to the Elks Rodeo Hall north of the Town of High Prairie at 74508 on Highway 749 to register
• Everyone must evacuate by 3:00 AM, May 6
• Bring RV's if you have them as camping is available on-site at the Elks Rodeo Hall
• Stay tuned to www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert and local media for updates.

Additional information:

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• http://www.biglakescounty.ca/
• https://www.alberta.ca/BePrepared
• https://www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert
• Broadcast Audio

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