Alberta Emergency Alert (AEA) has issued an evacuation order for parts of Ponoka County.
Here is the official notice from AEA
Alert: May 3, 2023 at 4:36 p.m
Area: This alert is in effect for everyone in the northwest area of the city of Ponoka.
Description: There is a wildfire 5 miles northwest of the town of Ponoka near Range Road 265 and Township Road 433. It is moving northwest.
Instruction: Homes on Township Road 434 near Highway 795 are being evacuated now.
Everyone else in the area north and northwest of Township Road 434 and Highway 795 should prepare for a possible evacuation.
Gather important documents and medicine and enough food, water and supplies for 3 days.
There is no need to evacuate at this time, unless you are told to leave by authorities.
If you evacuate, go to the Ponoka Legion Reception Center at 3911 Hwy 2 A in Ponoka to register. If you need help evacuating, call 1-403-783-3333.
