Residents and evacuees can call 1-844-259-1793 to ask questions about evacuation or contactdisasterassistance@gov.nt.ca
Current Status
Territorial State of Emergency
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has extended the Territorial State of Emergency until September 11, 2023.
This allows the GNWT to acquire and deploy the necessary resources to support emergency management and protect the health and safety of Northwest Territories residents.
This measure has ensured that the Emergency Management Organization (EMO) is better equipped to support the GNWT, community governments, and public agencies involved in emergency management plans and programs under the Emergency Management Act.
General Updates
- The latest updates from the Emergency Management Organization can be found here: Latest Updates
- Information about which NWT communities are currently under an evacuation order can be found here: Notices, Alerts, and Orders
- Information about Evacuee Reception Centre locations can be found here: Evacuee Reception Centres
- For more information on returning by road, visit: https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/public-safety/returning-yellowknife-road
Re-entry Update
Yesterday 268 residents were flown home on repatriation flights. 676 vehicles crossed the Deh Cho Bridge northbound yesterday. We do not know how many people were in those 676 vehicles, as every vehicle will differ. It should also be noted that this number includes commercial vehicle carrying supplies, not necessarily residents.
If you need a flight home, the registration system will be closing on Friday, September 8, at 8:00pm for Yellowknife and area residents. The GNWT intends to send the last Charter from Edmonton and Calgary locations on Sunday September 10. We know that there have been challenges with confirming flight details and we have been working hard to address this issue by providing multiple ways to contact you.
Wildfire Status
Follow NWT Fire for updates on wildfire:
Highways and Airports
Visit the Highway Conditions Map for the NWT current highways status
- Wildfires in the NWT mean highways could close with little or no advance notice.
- Additional information can be found here: https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/public-safety/transportation-and-evacuating-safely
- DO NOT call NWT Fire for highway updates.
- Updates to Services
- Driver and Vehicle Licencing:
- Online and the Yellowknife issuing offices will be opening on Monday September 11, 2023 to the public.
- Transport Compliance :
- Staff are back to work as of September 7, 2023 The driver examiner in Yellowknife will be reaching out to clients with bookings during the evacuation order to reschedule starting Monday September 11, 2023.
- Enterprise Weigh Scale station will remain closed until further notice. Any question or concerns please call 867-767-9088 ext.31181
- Inspection Services:
- The Yellowknife Inspection Department will be open for business starting Monday September 11, 2023 for full business.
- Hay River Inspection Department will remain closed until further notice. All inspections and questions in the South Slave and Dehcho can call 867-767-9043.
Finance
Information on financial support programs can be found here:
- Evacuee Income Disruption Support Program
- Evacuee Travel Support Program
- Operational Support for Businesses Affected by Wildfire Evacuation
- Other financial supports
Health Services Updates
Information and updates can be found here.
Information on service levels can be found here.
Education, Culture and Employment
Updates to ECE Service Centres, Student Finacial Assistance and Licensed Early Learning and Child Care programs can be found on this page: https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/public-safety/services-and-supports
Justice
Please consult the NWT Courts website for more information.
Donations
Monetary donations are being accepted by United Way NWT.
Be Ready for Wildfires
Get your Emergency Kit and essentials packed and ready.
- Make an Emergency Plan and Kit
- Ensure transportation is ready to go
- Prepare pets and service animals
- Listen to directions from emergency management officials you see on the ground
- Stay up to date with alerts and local news
- Stay in touch with loved ones
More Information
Evacuee Registration Portal
The Evacuee Registration Portal is for NWT residents who need to evacuate—or be prepared to evacuate—due to an emergency or disaster. All residents who have been evacuated are asked to register themselves in the portal, even if you have also registered at an evacuation centre.
A public Facebook group is available to mark yourself safe from the 2023 wildfires in the NWT.
If you need to report a missing person, contact the RCMP at 867-669-1111.
Follow the latest emergency alerts here: https://nwtalert.ca/#/
- Download the Alertable emergency app