Sunday, November 27, 2011

Town of High River activates Emergency Operations Centre

High River, AB: The Town of High River activated it’s Emergency Operations Centre at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 27 due to emergency conditions created by the extreme wind storm that has affected the southern part of Alberta.

A firewall at Sunrise Terrace Apartments has separated from the building and residents are being evacuated. All those affected by the evacuation are requested to go to the Town Office where they will be directed to appropriate accommodations. “Even if they have somewhere to go, we are still asking them to check in with the Emergency Operations Centre,” said Ross Shapka, emergency operations director. They can call 403.652.6960.

Updates on conditions and information will be provided through the website and on both the town’s Twitter (@HRroadreports) and Facebook (Town of High River) accounts.

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