Courtesy of Big lakes County
There is a wildfire moving north towards the Town of High Prairie. Since there is the potential for danger to life and health, Big Lakes County has issued a 1 HOUR EVACUATION ALERT FOR THE TOWN OF HIGH PRAIRIE.
If you are in the following areas, you must PREPARE to evacuate. The areas involved are as follows:
Within the boundaries of the Town of High Prairie
If an evacuation order is issued there will be a Reception Centre in Slave Lake, Alberta. Residents must PREPARE to evacuate within 1 HOUR notice. Gather pets, important documents and medication, and enough food, water, and supplies for at least 3 days.
Further instructions will be given to those directly impacted. Citizens are to monitor www.biglakescounty.ca, the Big Lakes County Facebook page, and the Alberta Emergency Alert website for additional information.
