Residents and evacuees can call 1-844-259-1793 to ask questions about evacuation or contact disasterassistance@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 347 residents were flown home on repatriation flights. 821 vehicles crossed the Deh Cho Bridge northbound yesterday. We do not know how many people were in those vehicles, as every vehicle will differ. It should also be noted that this number includes commercial vehicle carrying supplies, not necessarily residents.
Flight pre registration for all evacuees from Dettah, the Ingraham Trail, Ndilǫ or Yellowknife ends at 8pm tonight! Pre register before 8pm!
Pre-register for a re-entry flight by filling out the online form, registering by email, or calling to register. Pre-registration details are here: https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/public-safety/returning-yellowknife-air
Important information about re-entry flights
Evacuees of Yellowknife, Ndilo, Dettah and the Ingraham Trail in Calgary will need to check out of their hotel accommodations by Sunday, September 10. Hotel bookings in Calgary that had previously been extended into next week are being shortened to end on Sunday.
Sunday will be the last day for re-entry flights to Yellowknife from Calgary.
Evacuees in Calgary
If you are still in Calgary, go to the Radisson Hotel to check in for a flight. You do not need to be pre-registered.
Radisson Hotel, 6620 – 36th Street Northeast, Calgary
Saturday: 6:00AM to 3:00PM
- Bring all of your belongings.
- Bring your pets in a crate.
- If you were staying at a hotel, check out at the hotel front desk.
- If you were staying at a hotel, get a free taxi chit at the hotel front desk
- Flights are departing throughout the day Saturday
Evacuees in Edmonton
If you’re still in Edmonton
- Pre-register for a flight
- Pre-registration for flights ends today, Friday September 8th at 8pm.
- Register now: https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/form/yk-re-entry
For more information, please visit https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/public-safety/returning-yellowknife-air
Evacuees in other Alberta Communities
Re-entry flights for evacuees in communities outside Edmonton and Calgary are still being scheduled. A flight from Fort McMurray is scheduled on Saturday, September 9, and flights from Red Deer and Grande Prairie are tentatively scheduled for Monday, September 11.
If you have pre-registered for a re-entry flight and are located in any of the evacuee host communities listed below, please watch for your flight confirmation over the weekend. Do not proceed to Edmonton or Calgary.
- Fort McMurray
- Fox Creek
- Grande Prairie
- Lac La Biche
- Lloydminster
- Red Deer
- Valleyview
- Whitecourt
Details on flight location and transportation from the host communities listed above will be provided in your flight confirmation.
If you no longer require a flight, please cancel your pre-registration by emailing nwt-tno@oneclogistics.com.
South Slave Update
The Town of Hay River released their re-entry plan today. You can find more information here: https://hayriver.com/2023-reentry/
The Town of Enterprise is working on their re-entry plan and have indicated they expect to have details next week.
Wildfire Status
Follow NWT Fire for updates on wildfire:
Highways and Airports
Visit the Highway Conditions Map for the NWT current highways status
Yellowknife Highway 3 and Highways 7 Update
On Saturday morning, Highway 3 from approx. kilometer 336-338 there will be a one lane closure to remove the water pumps and sprinkler hoses along the south side of the Highway by Jackfish Lake. The one lane closure will be from 08:00am until 12 noon. The public is advised to use caution in this area, reduce speed and follow the direction of personnel onsite.
Highway 7 is open to Ft. Liard. Smoke advisory and may close with little to no notice.
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Wildfires in the NWT mean all highways could close with little or no advance notice.
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Additional information can be found here: https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/public-safety/transportation-and-evacuating-safely
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DO NOT call NWT Fire for highway updates.
Service updates for Yellowknife - Driver and Vehicle Licensing:
- The Yellowknife Driver and Vehicle Licensing issuing office will re-open on Monday, September 11, 2023 to the public for full services.
- Transport Compliance:
- 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 Office will be open for business starting Monday September 11, 2023 for full business.
- Hay River Inspection Office will remain closed until further notice. All inspections and questions in the South Slave and Dehcho can call 867-767-9043.
Finance
The GNWT has adjusted the Evacuee Income Disruption Support (EIDS) program. Starting immediately, eligible residents will now receive the full $750 as a one-time payment, without any withholding tax.
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
- Legal Aid: The Legal Aid Clinics and the Administration Office will be open on Monday September 11
- Courts Services: The Yellowknife courthouse and the services will open on Monday September 11.
- 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