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NWT Flood Response Update: May 24, 2022, 17:00pm

Public Safety Bulletin

*Unless there are significant changes in current conditions, the next update will be Friday, May 27th.

Unprecedented flooding is currently affecting thousands of residents in the Northwest Territories.

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Current status

Water levels and flow

The Hay River and K’atl’odeeche First Nation emergency has transitioned from response to recovery.

Communities are the lead on response and recovery activities and are supported by the GNWT as needed.

Territorial and Regional Emergency Management Organizations are activated and providing resources for planning, coordination, and emergency management and recovery operations.

Assessments are now underway in Hay River and Kátł’odeeche First Nation at flood@gov.nt.ca or by phone at (867) 767-9161 ext. 21031.  This registration is recommended to anyone who has property impacted regardless of insurance status so that the assessments can take place. 

  • Evacuation orders have been lifted in Hay River and Kátł’odeeche First Nation. All residents are now permitted to return to their communities.

Disaster Assistance registration and support

  • Enhanced disaster assistance announced by the GNWT is available for those affected in Hay River and Kátł’odeeche First Nation.
     
  • All impacted residents are strongly encouraged to register as soon as possible so that they can be included in the assessment work going on this week. Please contact GNWT Pathfinders in the community, or by email: flood@gov.nt.ca or by phone at (867) 767-9161 ext. 21031.  This registration is recommended to anyone who has property impacted regardless of insurance status so that the assessments can take place. 

Roads

  • GNWT staff are monitoring all highways in the South Slave region. For highway conditions visit: https://www.dot.gov.nt.ca/Highways/Highway-Conditions
    • Highway from the NWT-Alberta border to Enterprise is open, with one lane traffic at kilometre 56-80.
    • Highway 1 from kilometre 236-238 is open to one-lane traffic. 
    • Highway 2 is now open and resuming regular operations. 
  • GNWT staff are assessing GNWT assets for potential damage due to flooding – including assessing electrical systems in flood damaged buildings with Northland Utilities.
  • The GNWT Driver and Vehicle Services office is open and operating under regular hours – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fees are being waived for anyone who has lost their NWT driver’s licence or NWT General Identification Card in the flood. Identification will be re-issued for those who may not have back-up documentation at this time.
  • The MV Lafferty ferry at the Liard River crossing is open. Travellers can expect delays in service due to changing conditions.

Rest of NWT

Flood risk remains in other areas downstream on the Mackenzie River.

There are some communities that remain at higher risk of flooding than others.

  • Nahanni Butte (South Nahanni River, Liard River)
  • Fort Liard (Liard River)
  • Aklavik (Mackenzie River)

It’s not too late to take actions to be ready before the water comes. Get simple, practical tips:

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Actions today

Hay River and K’at’lodeeche First Nation

  • GNWT hired contractors continue assessment work in Hay River and K’at’lodeeche First Nation.
  • All impacted residents are strongly encouraged to register as soon as possible so that they can be included in the assessment work going on this week. Please contact GNWT Pathfinders in the community, or by email: flood@gov.nt.ca or by phone at (867) 767-9161 ext. 21031.  This registration is recommended to anyone who has property impacted regardless of insurance status so that the assessments can take place. 
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Donations, helping out, and helpful local links

When trouble comes, Northerners come together. And that’s amazing – but donation overrun can be problematic. Here are the ways we’re recommending you donate and help out:

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More information

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