Media Release: Update #16 May 15, 2024, 2:30 pm
Media Release: Update #16 May 15, 2024, 2:30 p.m.
Teepee Creek Fire
The fire is now at a status of being held. Given current weather conditions and resources, the wildfire is NOT anticipated to grow past expected boundaries. Crews will continue to work in and monitor the area.
Changes to Evacuation Order and Evacuation Alert
The Evacuation ORDER has been downgraded to an alert for Township Road 741 to a quarter section north of Township Road 734 and Range Road 32 to the Smoky River.
The Evacuation ALERT has been cancelled for residents located from Township Road 742 to 741 and Range Road 32 to the Smoky River.
Residents in the Evacuation ALERT area must be prepared to leave their homes in one hour if fire conditions change. You can find the re-entry information packages here: https://www.gprep.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kleskun-Creek-Re-Entry-Document-Combined.pdf
If residents have any questions about returning home, please call: 1-825-606-5166.
Mental Health Support Update
For those affected by the wildfires, mental health support remains accessible locally and across Alberta. Here are the resources available to you:
- Emergency/9-1-1 Services: Call 911 for immediate danger.
- Grande Prairie Aberdeen Centre – Walk-In Counselling Services (Youth and Adult): Provided by Alberta Health Services, offering immediate support. Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 780-833-4323
- Agknow via email at hello@agknow.ca or by calling (587) 200-2552. Website www.agknow.ca
- Alberta’s Addiction Helpline: Confidential support for addiction issues, call 1-866-332-2322.
- Kids Help Phone: Support for youth under 20, call 1-800-668-6868.
- Community School Liaison Program – County of Grande Prairie No.1 (countygp.ab.ca)
- Crisis Text Line: Text “HOME” to 686868 for crisis support via text.
- Indigenous Mental Health Help: Call 1-855-242-3310 for support and counselling in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.
- AHS Integrated Crisis Access Team: Reach them at 587-259-5513 for mental health support, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Suicide Crisis Help Line 9-8-8
- Virtual Counselling Services: Reach out by calling 1-833-827-4230 or visiting counsellingalberta.com for virtual counselling services.
- Mental Health Help Line: Call 1-877-303-2642 for crisis support, information, and referrals regarding mental health concerns.
- Alberta 8-1-1 Health Link: Dial 8-1-1 for health advice from Alberta’s medical experts.
- 211 Alberta: Your gateway to digital supports and local services. Whether you need confidential support or information, simply call or text INFO to 211, or visit ab.211.ca.
We appreciate offers of help and assistance. The fire response is well resourced and have adequate support at this time.
For information regarding the response on the east side of the Big Smoky, please follow the Municipal District of Greenview at www.mdgreenview.ab.ca
Stay tuned to County of Grande Prairie No. 1 and www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert for ongoing situation updates.
The next update will be provided at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16.
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Media Contact:
County of Grande Prairie Communications
