The County of Grande Prairie is emphasizing the importance of staying away from the evacuation zone due to the ongoing wildfire situation in the area.
The county remains in a state of local emergency and all evacuation orders and alerts are enforced under the Emergency Management Act. As a result, officials say returning home is “strictly prohibited” until authorities confirm the area is safe.
Additionally, county authorities say re-entry to the evacuation zone poses a significant risk for not only those returning but compromises the integrity of the volunteer Search and Rescue teams and Emergency Response teams operating in the area and if re-entry persists, emergency responders will be “forced to pull back operations.”
Evacuees who require temporary access to their homes can call 1-825-606-5166 to determine if their need is considered legitimate and whether it is safe to proceed.
