Residents and evacuees can call 811 in the territory and 1-844-259-1793 out of territory to ask questions about evacuation

Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) Minister Shane Thompson is declaring a Territorial State of Emergency under the Emergency Management Act to allow the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) to acquire and deploy the necessary resources to support the management of this unprecedented wildfire season, and protect the health and safety of Northwest Territories residents.

Media is invited to receive an update on the wildfire situation in the Northwest Territories, the ongoing response to the wildfires, and resulting evacuations.

Premier Caroline Cochrane, Minister Shane Thompson, Minister Julie Green, a representative from the City of Yellowknife and program experts from several GNWT departments will be available to answer questions.

DATE: Tuesday, August 15, 2023

TIME: 7 p.m. MST

LOCATION: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)

Please RSVP by 6 p.m. to receive the link to the meeting.

The NWT Territorial Emergency Management Organization is fully activated. The next Public Safety Bulletin can be expected Wednesday, August 16.

Media is invited to receive an update on the wildfire situation in the Northwest Territories, the ongoing response to the wildfires, and resulting evacuations.

Premier Caroline Cochrane, Minister Shane Thompson and program experts from multiple Government of the Northwest Territories departments as well as representatives from NorthwesTel and Northwest Territories Power Corporation will be available to answer questions.

DATE: Monday, August 14, 2023

TIME: 4 p.m. MST

LOCATION: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)

The Government of Canada is providing assistance to support the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) with wildfire and emergency response management during this unprecedented wildfire season.

The NWT Territorial Emergency Management Organization is fully activated. The next Public Safety Bulletin can be expected Tuesday, August 15 by 1900hrs.

Communities remain lead on response activities. Territorial and Regional Emergency Management Organizations are fully activated and providing resources for planning, coordination, and support to community emergency management operations.

Communities remain lead on response activities. Territorial and Regional Emergency Management Organizations are fully activated and providing resources for planning, coordination, and support to community emergency management operations.

Communities remain lead on response activities. Territorial and Regional Emergency Management Organizations are fully activated and providing resources for planning, coordination, and support to community emergency management operations.