Evacuation Alert - Conklin

Everyone in Conklin should be ready to leave on short notice.

An Evacuation Alert has been issued for Conklin due to the potential of the wildfire LWF059 spreading towards the community. If you are in Conklin area stay alert and follow instructions from emergency responders.  

At this time an Evacuation Order has not been issued. Residents in the affected area should be ready to leave on short notice.

Everyone in Conklin is advised to:   

• Prepare a 72-hour emergency kit 
• Make an emergency plan 
• Move anything that can burn at least 1.5 metres away from your home and propane tanks and woodpiles at least 10 metres away
• Close all windows. Move all unused patio furniture to a shed or safe storage location
• For more information on protecting your home and property from wildfire view FireSmart tips at home
• Review your tenants and/or home insurance policy in case you need to use it

Where to find emergency/evacuation alerts and information

• Download the Alberta Emergency Alert App. 
• Go to the RMWB municipal website: rmwb.ca/alerts
• On social media, follow the RMWB Facebook page and Twitter (X)  @RMWoodBuffalo page for important community updates.  

Where to find wildfire information

Alberta Wildfire is the key source of information and provides regular updates on wildfires of concern.

·         Go to wildfire.alberta.ca.

·         Download the Alberta Wildfire app

·         Visit Alberta Wildfire’s Interactive Map

·         Subscribe to Lac La Biche Forest Area Updates (Janvier and Conklin)

Other trusted information sources

·         Highway status - Check 511 Alberta to find up-to-date information on the status of Highway 63, 881 and all highways in the province: 511.alberta.ca

·         Fire bans - For the most up-to-date information on provincial fire advisories and restrictions, download the Alberta Wildfire App or visit albertafirebans.ca.

For questions or further information, call Pulse at 780-743-7000 or 1-800-973-9663