An Alberta Emergency Alert has been issued for the Town of Peace River, with residents of the downtown area being told to be ready to evacuate because of possible flooding.
The alert was issued just before 5 p.m. on Thursday and is in effect for everyone in the area of the Highway 2 Bridge to 104 Avenue in the south end of the town, including downtown and areas close to the Heart River.
Residents are being told to fuel their vehicles, gather important documents, medication, pets, food and water and be ready to leave “on very short notice.”
While no evacuation order has been issued so far, the emergency alert says residents should be prepared to be away from home for at least three days.
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Concerns about flooding have been heightened in recent days because of an ice jam that formed on the Smoky River, which is a major tributary of the Peace River, located upriver from the town.
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Residents of the area are also being advised to check the town’s website or the town’s social media pages for the latest updates.
All because of Donald Trump caused climate change. If we would just dismantle the petroleum industry an only use solar/wind power, the Carney led new Canada would be better. Sigh… Lol