Evacuation Alert - Fort McMurray, Saprae Creek

Fort McMurray and Saprae Creek residents should be ready to leave on short notice.

An Evacuation Alert has been issued forFort McMurray and SapraeCreek,due to a nearby wildfire, MWF-017. If you are in Fort McMurray or SapraeCreekstay alertand be prepared to evacuate on short notice.

At this time, an Evacuation Order has not been issued. This is an alert for residents in the affected area to be ready to leave on short notice.

Alberta Wildfire is leading wildfire operations, and the wildfire is approximately 25kmsouthwestof Fort McMurray. The smokecould impactvisibility near Highway 63 south of Fort McMurray.

Residents are advised to:

• Follow rmwb.ca/alerts for evacuation information

• Be aware and stay informedby following officialand trusted channels such as www.alberta.ca/wildfire-status

• Download the Alberta Emergency AlertsApp

• Followlocal mediasources

• Arrange with neighbours to adviseone another of an emergency notification

• Prepare an emergency kit for your household