The County of Grande Prairie has created a guide to assist evacuees returning home as progress continues on the Teepee Creek wildfire.
Highlights from the guide include things to watch out for upon returning home such as avoiding fire crews who remain active in response to the wildfire and what to do when a resident first returns home.
The county says while no utility services have been disrupted, residents are encouraged to check gas, water, and electricity to ensure they are working. Additionally, upon re-entry, it is recommended to run both hot and cold taps for “at least” five minutes to remove stagnant water.
Smoke remains a concern for the area and residents are encouraged to be mindful of smoke contamination with the county saying “Do not throw anything away until you contact your insurance company.”
The county reduced the size of the evacuation alert at 3:30 p.m. on May 14th to include residents located on Township Road 742 to 741 and Range Road 32 to the Smoky River. Despite the good news, residents located on Township Road 741 to a quarter section north of Township Road 734 and Range Road 32 to the Smoky River remain on evacuation order.
