EVACUATION ORDER - The Village of Mayo, including all properties along the Silver Trail between Kilometres 35 and 66

August 6, 2023 – 1:00 pm

The Village of Mayo, including all properties along the Silver Trail between Kilometres 35 and 66 

Evacuation Order – August 6, 2023 

Under relevant legislation, an EVACUATION ORDER has been issued by Yukon Emergency Measures Organization. This ORDER is due to life safety hazard from the Talbot Creek fire (MA-033). 

The order is in effect for location described in subtitle and any additional areas necessary. 

Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or another designated agency will be expediting this action. 

RESIDENTS AND VISITORS MUST LEAVE THE AREA IMMEDIATELY. REPORT TO THE MAYO COMMUNITY HALL OR THE NA-CHO NYAK DUN GOVERNMENT OFFICE. 

What you should do: 

• If you need assistance leaving the area, contact Emergency Support Services (ESS) by phoning 867-332-4597; 
• Shut off all gas and electrical appliances, other than refrigerators and freezers;
• Close all windows and doors;
• Close, but do not lock, gates and latch; 
• Gather your family/household.  Do not use more vehicles than necessary;
• Take critical items including your purse/wallet, cash, medicine, keys, identification and important documents.
• If pets have not been proactively removed as of the evacuation alert, take them to one of the muster points in kennels or on a leash. Pets can travel on provided transportation if they're contained. Please bring proof of vaccination for your pets;
• Follow the travel route provided;
• Monitor local news sources and Yukon.ca/emergencies for updated information.
• Register with Emergency Support Services by phoning 867-332-4597.

Local residents and visitors should avoid visiting properties in the affected area until such time as notified by the Yukon Emergency Measures Organization.