Woodlands County has issued an Evacuation Order for the Flats Rd area along the Athabasca River.
Provincial officials say rising waters are causing overland flooding and washing out roads. River flows are expected to peak late this evening at the earliest and remain high until at least Friday.
Affected areas (1):
- Woodlands County
Action to take:
- Everyone in the affected area must evacuate immediately
- Gather pets, important documents, and medication
- A Reception Center is open at Woodlands County Office, 1 Woodlands Lane, Whitecourt
- Call 1-866-870-6315 to register and for info
- Call 9-1-1 for emergency assistance.
Additional information:
- Evacuation-Order-Athabasca-River-Flats-Road-Flood-Map-June-21-2023.png
- https://rivers.alberta.ca/
- https://www.alberta.ca/emergency-preparedness.aspx
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Woodlands County has issued an Evacuation Order for Twp Rd 620a area along the Athabasca River, east of Fort Assiniboine.
Officials say 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.
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:
https://www.alberta.ca/emergency-preparedness.aspx
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Woodlands County has issued an Evacuation Order for an area along the McLeod River.
Officials say rising waters on the McLeod River are causing overland flooding and washing out roads. River flows are expected to peak late this evening at the earliest and remain high until at least Friday.
This alert is in effect for everyone on Old Ferry Loop South and Cutbanks Rd: Old Ferry Loop south of Twp Rd 594 to McLeod River, from RR 125 to RR 123B and west to McLeod River. Along Cutbanks Rd/ RR 122, RR 123A, RR 593A.
๐๐๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐๐น๐ผ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐
- Old Ferry Loop (Twp Rd 593a), lower sections closed
- Sandbar Ranch Rd (Twp Rd 582A), sections closed
- Cutbanks Rd (Twp Rd 593a), closed
- Flats Rd (Twp Rd 600), east of Trestle Rd closed
- Twp Rd 620a, at RR 53/54, closed (East of Fort Assiniboine)
Alberta Transportation
- Hwy 32 at Groat Creek Bridge, one-lane alternating traffic
๐๐ผ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฏ๐๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐.
Avoid driving through standing water. Find alternates routes and avoid these areas.
๐ฃ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐๐ฎ๐, ๐ฐ๐๐น๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ผ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ ๐ฏ๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐พ๐๐ฒ๐๐ https://woodlands.ab.ca/p/service-request or call 1-866-870-6315.
Affected areas (1):
- Woodlands County
Action to take:
- Everyone in the affected area must evacuate immediately
- Gather pets, important documents, and medication
- A Reception Center is open at Woodlands County Office, 1 Woodlands Lane, Whitecourt or 1-888-870-6315 to register
- Call 9-1-1 for emergency assistance
- Do not move or bypass barricades
- Avoid driving through flooded areas
- Travel with extreme caution.
Additional information:
- Evacuation-Order-McLeod-River-Map-June-21-2023–2-.png
- https://rivers.alberta.ca/
- https://www.alberta.ca/emergency-preparedness.aspx
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An Alberta Emergency Alert for flooding is still in effect for all of Yellowhead County.
Provincial officials say Yellowhead County has received heavy rainfall resulting in overland flooding, snow accumulation, fallen powerlines, and in some areas, power outages. Please take action to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you, including livestock.
Watch this update from Yellowhead County on June 21, 2023.
Affected areas (1):
- Yellowhead County
Action to take:
- Avoid driving into flooded areas
- Stay away from riverbanks
- Do not go in any water
- Stay away from downed powerlines
- Prepare for power outages
- Follow official updates and instructions.
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An Alberta Emergency Alert Shelter-in-Place is still in effect for Peers in Yellowhead County due to high river levels.
The Peers Bridge has been compromised. Residents in the south of the hamlet need to Shelter in Place. Egress routes are being planned for residents in the affected area. Call 1-833-334-4630 for more information. Please call 9-1-1 for emergency assistance.
Affected areas (1):
- Yellowhead County
Action to take:
- Stay at your home if safe
- Avoid driving through flooded areas
- Stay away from riverbanks
- Do not go in any water
- Prepare important items and pets to take with you if evacuated.
Additional information:
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The Town of Whitecourt has updated the High Water Level Alert.
A flood warning remains in effect for the McLeod and Athabasca Rivers in Whitecourt. Officials say Whitecourt continues to monitor the water levels, and has experienced localized flooding in areas of town.
The Evacuation Order for Westview Mobile Village was lifted at 2:00pm on June 21, 2023, and residents can return home. The Reception Centre located at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre also closed at 2:00pm.
The Evacuation Order for Sagitawah RV Park, however, remains in effect. Evacuees are asked to register with the Park at 780-778-3734.
Affected areas (1):
- Whitecourt
Action to take:
- Avoid floodwaters
- Flood water can be fast moving and may surge, creating dangerous conditions
- Stay updated on the situation atย www.whitecourt.caย or official social media pages.
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The Town of Whitecourt has issued an Evacuation Advisory Alert.
A flood warning remains in effect for the McLeod and Athabasca Rivers in Whitecourt. Provincial officials say water levels along the McLeod River continue to rise. An Evacuation Advisory Alert has been issued for an area located along the McLeod River in Whitecourt near Highway 43. No evacuation is required at this time.
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, visitย www.alberta.ca/bepreparedย Stay tuned to the Whitecourt website and Facebook page, orย www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert
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