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Janvier residents should be ready to leave on short notice.
An Evacuation Alert has been issued for the hamlet of Janvier, due to nearby wildfires, LWF-136 and LWF 142. Chipewyan Prairie First Nation has also issued an Evacuation Alert. If you are in the Janvier area, stay alert and 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 Janvier area to be ready to leave on short notice.
Alberta Wildfire is leading wildfire operations and are providing updates on these wildfires on their app and website here. The smoke could impact visibility on HWY 881, please drive carefully and check for highway updates from the RCMP and Alberta 511.
Residents are advised to:
- Follow rmwb.ca/alerts for evacuation information
- Be aware and stay informed by following official and trusted channels such as alberta.ca/wildfire-status
- Download the Alberta Emergency Alerts App
- Follow local media sources
- Arrange with neighbours to advise one another of an emergency notification
- Prepare an emergency kit for your household
- Make an emergency plan for your household
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