Current situation
- Hot, dry conditions continue in most areas of the province resulting in numerous wildfires.
- Residents in affected areas are asked to continue to follow local media, local municipalities, and Alberta Emergency Alerts for updates and advisories.
- Download the Alberta Emergency Alert app for information on emergencies and evacuations.
Last updated: May 15
Evacuation and financial supports
Advisories and closures
Emergency alerts
Alberta Emergency Alerts provide critical information about an immediate disaster, where it is occuring, and what action you need to take.
Situation updates
Situation updates provide a summary of the actions government is taking to respond to an emergency.
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- May 20, 2024
Re-entry for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo continues. Up-to-date information is available at alberta.ca/wildfire.
- May 19, 2024
Re-entry for the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo continues. Up-to-date information is available at alberta.ca/wildfire.
- May 18, 2024
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo lifts state of local emergency and evacuation order. Up-to-date information is available at alberta.ca/wildfire.
Be prepared
Learn about hazards in Alberta and how you can be better prepared for severe weather and floods.
Resources
Important numbers
- Alberta government call centre: 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages)
- Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:30 pm
- Alberta Supports Contact Centre: 1-877-644-9992
- 24-hour Health Link: 811
- 24-hour Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-2642
- 24-hour Emergency income support:
- 1-866-644-5135 (outside Edmonton area)
- 780-644-5135 (Edmonton)