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For the latest information about wildfires, floods and other emergencies, please visit yukon.ca/emergencies or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/YukonProtective….
There is currently a 911 outage for landlines across the Yukon and NWT. If you need emergency services, try calling from a cell phone or visit your local RCMP detachment or health center. We will update when there is more information.
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Wildland firefighters deployed to Mayo, #Yukon last summer recently received special letters from local school children thanking them for protecting the community. Our dedicated wildland firefighters greatly appreciate this kind gesture! #GovNL @yukongov @YukonPS @CIFFC @TI_GovNL
ALT Image of a hand written letter written by a young student from Mayo, Yukon thanking wildland firefighters from Newfoundland and Labrador for fighting wildfires impacting their community earlier this summer.
ALT Image of a hand written letter by a young student from Mayo, Yukon thanking wildland firefighters from Newfoundland and Labrador for fighting wildfires impacting their community earlier this summer.
ALT Photo of 8 wildland firefighters from Newfoundland and Labrador taken this past summer while on deployment in Mayo, Yukon.
Attention drivers: the Haines Road is closed from km 145 to km 193 due to snow, strong winds and icy conditions. The closure is expected to last through the night. Check 511yukon.ca for the latest road conditions.
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Instructor and PhD candidate, Jaclyn Semple has applied a new modelling tool that simulates wildfire growth in the Yukon as soon as it is detected. Models help decision-makers respond to wildfire by providing quick fire growth predictions. bit.ly/3QvNpUB @CIFFC @YukonPS
The evacuation alert issued by the Government of Yukon on August 4, 2023, for the Village of Mayo has been lifted.
The Talbot Creek fire (MA-033) has changed in status to “being held” and no longer presents an imminent threat to the community.
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Shuttle update for evacuees: the shuttle will be running early tomorrow to start bringing people to the airport. Regular service will start at 8 a.m. and will end at 4 p.m.
The Evacuation Order, issued by the Vuntut Gwitchin Government and supported by the Government of Yukon on August 9, 2023, for Old Crow, has been rescinded. Read more: yukon.ca/en/old-crow-evacuat…
The evacuation alert for the Sixtymile Road area south of the Top of the World Highway has been rescinded.
Information for evacuees: the shuttle bus is not running this afternoon (Aug 14). If you need a ride, contact Yellow Taxi at 668-4811 and identify yourself as an evacuee. Travel is permitted between hotels, the Canada Games Centre and laundry.
Important information here for Mayo evacuees returning home.
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Mayo evacuees: For those driving, please keep your gas receipts and take a photo of the receipt as back up. If you require further gas support, please contact McGarry Selbee. If you require transportation back to Mayo, call or text McGarry Selbee at 867-383-2265.
Mayo evacuees: anybody needing transport back to Mayo, please meet at the Nàkwät'à Kų̀ Potlatch House at 4:30 p.m. today (Aug 13).
The Evacuation Order, issued on August 6, 2023 by the Yukon Emergency Measures Organization for the Village of Mayo, including all properties along the Silver Trail between Kilometres 35 and 66, has been rescinded. Read more: yukon.ca/en/evacuation-order…
As we continue to respond to the Yukon’s challenging wildfire situation, we want to say thank you to all the people, organizations, Nations and responders including volunteers and staff who are working together on this response and supporting evacuees.
