June 29, 2024 – 9:30 pm
An Evacuation Alert (not an Evacuation Order) has been issued by Yukon Emergency Measures Organization for the Village of Mayo, First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun C-6 Subdivision, Keno City, km 28 to 108 on the Silver Trail, Duncan Creek Road and Minto Lake Road. Other areas may be affected as time goes on. An Evacuation Alert is NOT an Evacuation Order; residents are NOT currently being asked to evacuate, but to prepare their households for the possibility of evacuation.
This alert is because of the potential impacts of the Roaring Fork fire (MA-21). People in the affected area are being notified by incident staff. If you are in the affected area, you should be ready to leave within 2 hours if an Evacuation Order is issued, or if you are told to leave by officials.
In the event of an evacuation order, currently the rally point will be in Dawson City. More details will be provided if an evacuation order is issued.
When preparing to evacuate, you should:
- Locate all family members and designate a safe meeting place;
- Gather important things like passport, medication, eye glasses, valuable papers and immediate care needs for dependents;
- Move livestock or pets to a safe area;
- Arrange transport for your household members in anticipation of a potential evacuation;
- Arrange accommodation for your family. In the event of an evacuation, emergency accommodation may be provided, if needed; and
- Look for updates from local news sources and Yukon.ca/emergencies.
Local residents and visitors are encouraged to avoid visiting properties in the affected area and to proactively relocate, prior to wildfire affecting the area directly.
An Evacuation Order may be issued if the wildfire directly threatens residents and visitors. For more information, visit Yukon.ca/emergencies.
Contact:
Information Officer | Emergency Measures Organization
867-334-4802 | [email protected]