A Mandatory evacuation order has been issued for the community of Wayne, AB and residents along Highway 10X, due to high water from the Rosebud River.

The community is located about 10 KM outside of the Town of Drumheller, and residents are being asked to seek shelter at the Drumheller Stampede Grounds.

"Members of the Drumheller fire department will be going door to door notifying residents of the mandatory evacuation order," said Julia Fielding, the Town's Communications Officer, "All evacuated residents must register with the Reception Centre, set up at the Drumheller Stampede Grounds and Ag Society or advise the Town’s emergency management team where you will be staying. Mayor Heather Colberg requests that residents cooperate with authorities and keep tuned to local radio for further details. Town’s emergency management team are quickly implementing plans and dealing with issues as they arise."

More details from Alberta Emergency Alerts

* With information from Drumheller Online

 

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