Wildfires

Before a wildfire

• Listen to the local media
• Sign up for Alberta Emergency Alert
• Subscribe to or tune into this website, Twitter or Facebook
• Arrange with neighbours to tell one another of an emergency notification
• Prepare an emergency kit for your household
• FireSmart around your home
• Make an emergency plan for your household
• Get in touch with your out-of-area contact
• Close all windows and doors in the house
• Cover vents, windows and other openings to the house
• Back your car into your parking spot
• Move combustible material away from the windows

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During a wildfire

• Listen for emergency information and alerts
• Evacuate your home if told to do so

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Dealing with the smoke

• Limit outdoor activity
• Drinks lots of water
• Keep doors and windows closed
• Use a clean, good quality air filter for your ventilation system
• Weather-strip your home to prevent the entry of dust, pollen, and other material into your home
• Use a room air purifier
• Avoid using vacuums, burning candles or incense
• If possible, leave the area
• Take care of your mental health
• Talk to your physician if you have respiratory problems to avoid making your existing condition worse
• For more tips visit Alberta Health Services.

Important links

• Alberta Fire Bans- see if there are any fire bans

• Alberta Wildfire Status Map- see wildfires across the province

• FireSmoke- see where smoke is coming from

• FireSmart Canada- see what you can do to FireSmart your home

• 511- road closures