This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Town of Whitecourt has issued an Evacuation Advisory Alert.

Description: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Town of Whitecourt has issued an Evacuation Advisory Alert.

A flood warning remains in effect for the McLeod and Athabasca Rivers in Whitecourt. An Evacuation Advisory Alert remains in effect for an area located along the McLeod River in Whitecourt near Highway 43. No evacuation is required at this time.

Area: This alert is in effect for an area located along the McLeod River in Whitecourt near Highway 43, including Riverside Trailer Court.

Affected areas (1):

• Whitecourt

Action to take:

• Everyone in the affected area must prepare to evacuate with 1-hour notice
• Gather pets, important documents, medication
• This alert will be updated if an evacuation is required
• For details on preparing for floods and evacuations, visit www.alberta.ca/beprepared
• Stay tuned to the Whitecourt website and Facebook page, or www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert

Additional information:

• AEA-Evacuation-Advisory-McLeod-River.jpg

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