o Yellowhead County and the Town of Edson have actually provided an instant evacuation order. Western border of evacuation zone is Marlboro and Range Road 200 all the method to the east of Yellowhead County. Northern border is Township Road 550 and southern is Township Road 520. This consists of the town of Edson.
o The County of Grande Prairie from Township Road 710 to the Wapiti River and Highway 40 to Range Road 72. Evacuees ought to sign up at the Bonnets Energy Centre, 10017 99 Avenue, Grande Prairie.
o Brazeau County from Township Road 482 to 494 from the North Saskatchewan River west to Range Road 84, consisting of the whole town of Drayton Valley. Evacuees ought to sign up in Edmonton at the Expo Centre, Hall C, at 7515 118 Avenue.
o Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation. Everyone in Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation should leave and ought to sign up at Memorial Hall, 4808 50 Street in Valleyview.
o Fourth Creek location of Saddle Hills County, in between Township Road 840 and the Peace River in between Range Road 75 and Range Road 85.
o Lac Ste Anne County west of Highway 43, and Range Road 60 west to Highway 757 from Brock Lake in the south to Township Road 564 in the north. Evacuees ought to sign up at the Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre at 4184 54 Street.
o Athabasca County on Range Road 214 and 215, north of Township Road 674 to the Athabasca River. Evacuees ought to sign up at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex.
o East part of Yellowhead County, beginning at the Pembina River west to Range Road 101, north border is Township Road 550 and south border is Township Road 520, consisting of Evansburg, Wildwood, Lobstick and Hansonville. Evacuees ought to sign up at the Edson Leisure Centre.
o Yellowhead County from Elk River Road in the north, the Brazeau Reservoir in the east, simply previous Brazeau River in the south and Range Road 145 in the west.
o Leduc County from Range Road 41 east to Range Road 35 and from Township Road 494 north to Township Road 495. Evacuees ought to sign up with Leduc County by calling 780-955-4546.
o The Hamlet of Entwistle, west of Range Road 65. Evacuees ought to sign up at Wabamun Jubilee Hall at 5132 53 Avenue in Wabamun.
o The whole neighborhood of Fox Lake (Little Red River Cree Nation). Evacuees have actually been asked to go to the Fox Lake Band Office or call 1-888-201-3053.
· Residents of the following locations ought to be prepared to leave on brief notification:
o Residents of the neighborhoods of Whitefish River and Atikameg.
o Residents of the location west of Beaverdam Provincial Recreation Area and east of the Bighorn Dam, consisting of the hamlet of Nordegg.
o Residents of Heart Lake First Nation 167.
o Residents northeast of Swan Hills along Highway 33.
· Seven stated states of regional emergency situation and one band council resolution consist of:
o Beaver Lake Cree Nation
o Brazeau County
o County of Grande Prairie
o Lac St. Anne County
o Parkland County
o Rainbow Lake
o Yellowhead County
o The Little Red River Cree Nation has actually stated a band council resolution
· Wildfire HWF-030 is threatening the neighborhood of Fox Lake. At the time of this report, 20 families, the police headquarters, the Northern Store and the water treatment plant have actually been lost. A reception centre has actually opened at the Fox Lake Band Office and extra assistance resources are being recognized to support evacuees.
Information for evacuees
· Evacuees ought to sign up at the reception centre recognized for their neighborhood so staff can rapidly help them and link them with the resources they require.
· Evacuees with unique requirements who are not able to remain in an evacuation centre can ask for emergency situation monetary support to cover hotel lodgings.
o Special requires might consist of having a special needs, a medical condition or other family requirements.
o Apply for emergency situation monetary support by going to an Alberta Supports Centre or calling the Income Support Contact Centre at 1-866-644-5135. Information is likewise available through the Alberta Supports Contact Centre at 1-877-644-9992.
Fire restrictions and other limitations
· Unusually warm, dry weather condition and strong winds indicate it is much easier for a wildfire to start and spread out.
· As an outcome of these conditions, the whole province is under a fire restriction. No open burning is permitted, consisting of yard fire pits inside the Forest Protection Area. Alberta Parks and lots of towns and neighborhoods have actually purchased their own restrictions and limitations. For more info, go to Albertafirebans.ca
· A provincial off-highway vehicle constraint is likewise in location, which implies the leisure usage of off-highway automobiles on public land, consisting of on designated OHV tracks, is restricted.
Wildfire activity updates
· There are presently 92 active wildfires in Alberta, 31 of which are categorized as out of control. Of the staying fires, 17 are being held and 44 are under control.
o Information on all wildfires is on the Alberta Wildfire control panel and the Alberta Wildfire app.
· The wildfire near Drayton Valley (RCU-005) is 2 kilometres south of Drayton Valley and presently 500 hectares in size. Alberta Wildfire is helping Brazeau County as the lead. Currently 25 firemens, 3 helicopters and air tanker assistance are dealing with the fire.
· The Fox Lake wildfire (HWF-030) is presently 4,383 hectares with 42 firemens, 5 helicopters and 2 more en path, 2 air tankers and 6 structural defense teams dealing with the fire.
· The wildfire near Rainbow Lake (HWF-036) is 1,822 hectares with 24 firemens, one airplane and one helicopter dealing with the fire. Heavy bucketing helicopters are running in the High Level location.
· The wildfire near Evansburg (WCU-002) is presently 2,254 hectares in size with 64 firemens, 5 helicopters and 14 pieces of heavy equipment dealing with the fire.
· The wildfire 43 kilometres southeast of Edson (EWF-031) is presently 24,000 hectares. Oil and gas centers and one camping site were left throughout the night of May 4. There are 3 helicopters presently dealing with the fire.
Travel
· There are several roadway closures and advisories for north and main Alberta.
· Visit 511.alberta.ca for current info on roadway closures and take a trip advisories.
Health
· Alberta Health Services is supporting the evacuation of the Drayton Valley Hospital.
o Patients will be moved to Rocky Mountain House and Edmonton healthcare facilities.
· Alberta Health Services is releasing mobile air quality tracking, as several neighborhoods are reporting high levels of smoke and ash residue.
Justice
· The Drayton Valley circuit court is within the Town of Drayton Valley’s evacuation order. The next sitting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16.
· The Evansburg circuit court is under evacuation order. Its sitting scheduled for Monday, May 8 will tentatively be relocated to Stony Plain.
Alberta Emergency Alerts
· For ultramodern Alberta Emergency Alert info, go to Alberta Emergency Alert.
· Albertans are motivated to download the Alberta Emergency Alert mobile app, which right away presses all informs out to customers.
