Find up-to-date information on evacuation notices, alerts, and orders for NWT communities.
Evacuation Order: All residents of Wrigley evacuate immediately
Wrigley residents are required to evacuate the area immediately due to a wildfire in the area. Evacuees must register at the band office and will get further instruction from there. For updates go to the Community Facebook page.
Evacuation Order: Fort Simpson residents are required to evacuate the area immediately due to a wildfire.
Fort Simpson residents are required to evacuate the area immediately due to a wildfire. Evacuees must register at the recreation centre and will receive further instructions there. For updates go to the Village of Fort Simpson webpage
Find the latest wildfire information and fire danger forecasts for your region:
Definitions
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.
Refer to your local Community Government for specific details.