Woodlands County has cancelled the Evacuation Order for Flats Rd area along the Athabasca River.

Description: Woodlands County has cancelled the Evacuation Order for Flats Rd area along the Athabasca River.

Waters on the Athabasca River are receding, and Flats Rd is safe for travel.

Area: The Evacuation Order has been cancelled for all of Flats Rd area.

Affected areas (1):

• Woodlands County

Action to take:

• Residents on Flats Rd/Twp Rd 600, east of Trestle Rd, may return
• Residents must enter Flats Rd via Town of Whitecourt
• Trestle Rd/RR 112 is closed
• Drive with caution
• Inspect your home for damage
• Do NOT enter your home if the structure is off its foundation or any part has collapsed
• Contact your insurance provider for damages
• Avoid the Athabasca River as banks are unstable
• Call 1-888-870-6315 for information

Additional information:

• MAP-Flats-Road-Evacuation-Update-Re-Entry-June-23-2023.png
• https://www.alberta.ca/flood-preparedness.aspx
• https://woodlands.ab.ca/p/emergency-preparedness

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