This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Woodlands County has issued an Evacuation Order for Twp Rd 620a area along the Athabasca River, east of Fort Assiniboine.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Woodlands County has issued an Evacuation Order for Twp Rd 620a area along the Athabasca River, east of Fort Assiniboine.

Rising waters on the Athabasca River are causing overland flooding and will washout roads. Peak flows are expected in Fort Assiniboine tonight and will remain high through Thursday.

Area: This alert is in effect for everyone in Woodlands County along Twp Rd 620a south to the Athabasca River and east of Fort Assiniboine to RR 51.

Affected areas (1):

• Woodlands County

Action to take:

• Everyone in the affected area must evacuate immediately
• Gather pets, important documents, and medication
• A Reception Centre is set up at Woodlands County Fort Assiniboine Office until 9pm
• Call 1-780-584-3866 to register or for information
• Call 9-1-1 for emergency assistance
• Do not move or bypass barricades
• Avoid driving through flooded areas
• Travel with extreme caution.

Additional information:

• MAP-Evacuation-ORDER-Fort-Athabasca-River-June-21-2023.png
• https://rivers.alberta.ca/
• https://www.alberta.ca/emergency-preparedness.aspx
• Broadcast Audio

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