Flooding triggers more mandatory evacuation orders for parts of downtown – Fort McMurray Today
April 27, 2020
More parts of downtown have been ordered to evacuate as the Athbasca, Clearwater and Snye rivers continue flooding into Fort McMurray.
The most recent sections ordered to evacuate are:
- Birch Road
- Bennett Crescent
- Rae Crescent
- Centennial Drive
Anyone that needs a place to stay will be put in a hotel after registering at the Oil Sands Discovery Centre. The municipality has also created a registration form for anyone wishing to volunteer with helping evacuees efforts.
The Wood Buffalo Food Bank has closed after its building flooded Monday morning. Damage is still being assessed.
Heritage Vilage is also asking for help, as its protective berm is starting to breach. Anyone with dump trucks, sand, dirt or any other helpful equipment can call 780-788-5035.
