Notices, Alerts, and Orders

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This page will host the most recent information regarding Evacuation notice, alerts, and orders for communities in the NWT.

Evacuation Notice for Délı̨nę has been lifted.


The Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government has officially lifted the evacuation notice due to Wildfires VQ10 and VQ11, as of 4:00 PM on August 21, 2024.

  • This means there is reduced risk to the community. For the latest information on this wildfire, please visit NWT Fire.
  • The Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government is advising residents to stay vigilant. Although the immediate threat has subsided, wildfire response activities are expected to continue in the area for the coming days.
  • Residents are also asked to continue to follow any directions or advisories issued by local authorities or emergency personnel in your area.
  • For information provided by the community government please go to the Community Government’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DelineGotineGovernment/

Notices, Alerts, and Orders

  • Level 1 - Evacuation Notice: To advise you that an emergency event, such as a wildfire or flood, may present an increased risk to your community and could endanger life or property. 
  • Level 2 - Evacuation Alert: Get ready to leave on short notice. 
  • Level 3 - Evacuation Order:  Leave as soon as possible. Follow all directions from officials. 

Evacuation Notices, Alerts and Orders for a community are issued by the Community Government. Please refer to your local community government for specific details for your community.