As concerns regarding the status of wildfires in Alberta continue to mount, the County of Grande Prairie is advising residents to take a few precautionary steps to ensure peace of mind during wildfire season.
According to the county, staying aware of any critical alerts such as fires or floods through signing up for the county’s Voyent Alert system is the first step to take in making sure you and your family are prepared for any potential threats.
Alberta’s wildfire season runs from March 1st until October 31st each year and residents across the province are encouraged to remain prepared during this time. The province suggests maintaining a 72-hour emergency kit containing a healthy supply of food, water, and medicine for you and your family.
During an active wildfire, residents are encouraged to keep vehicles filled with gas in case of a power outage at local gas stations and consider keeping a vehicle emergency kit in the car at all times with an extra phone charger and necessary adapters.
The province is reminding residents following an evacuation order, you cannot re-enter the community until authorities have declared it is safe to do so and exercise extreme caution upon reentry.
