News Flash

Hinton Fire & Rescue Dispatched to Jasper

There is no threat to the Town of Hinton. 

Hinton Fire Rescue has dispatched a team of firefighters, including a Pump Engine, a Wildland Urban Interface Engine and a Structure Protection Unit (sprinkler trailer) to Jasper Townsite to assist in safeguarding their community. Additionally, the crew and equipment currently stationed at Garden River in northern Alberta are being recalled to Hinton, with their return expected in the early evening of July 23.

The Director of Emergency Management is closely monitoring Jasper's situation and coordinating Hinton’s support efforts to ensure maximum assistance is provided.

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, the Alberta Emergency Alert has been updated as the Evacuation Order for the Town of Jasper progresses. 

There is a wildfire south of the Jasper townsite. An Evacuation Order has been issued for the Town of Jasper and Jasper National Park. 

To stay updated with current information, please use the following resources:

• Alberta Emergency Alert: This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Municipality of Jasper and Jasper National Park have issued a Wildfire alert. | Alberta.ca
• Municipality of Jasper website: https://www.jasper-alberta.ca/
• Municipality of Jasper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/municipalityofjasper
• Jasper National Park Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JasperNP
• Road Conditions & Closures: 511 Alberta  and/or DriveBC
• Local Air Quality Health Index: West Central Airshed Society

Grande Prairie Reception Centre

• Located at Bonnets Energy Centre, 10017 99 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB.

Calgary Reception Centre

• Located at Shouldice Athletic Park, 1515 Home Road NW, Calgary, AB. 

Resources for Evacuees: 

• Register as an Evacuee: If you’ve evacuated safely, register as an evacuee. If you have an Alberta Digital ID, use this link: https://emergencyregistration.alberta.ca/
• Insurance: The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has a Consumer Information Centre to help people navigate their insurance policy during an evacuation and in the aftermath of a wildfire. The centre is staffed by insurance professionals who can answer questions about insurance policies, coverage and the claims process. Most fire insurance policies provide coverage for living expenses due to a government-ordered evacuation. Residents and business owners are advised to call their insurer right away to begin a claim.
  Often, insurers can transfer funds to evacuees almost immediately.
  Toll Free: 1-844-227-5422
  Email: AskIBCWest@ibc.ca
  Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm MST
• Service Canada: Service Canada’s Outreach Support Centre (OSC) can share information about programs and services offered by Service Canada.  The OSC is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone: 1-877-631-2657
• Employment Insurance (EI): Residents can apply for Employment Insurance (EI) as soon as possible, even without a Record of Employment (ROE). You can reach out to the Outreach Support Centre to create an interim ROE. Clients must provide a mailing address to apply for EI. If clients have been temporarily displaced to a hotel or shelter or are staying with friends or family due to the evacuation, they can use their temporary address to apply for EI and then update the address later.

This is an evolving situation; updates will be provided as they become available.