Hinton Emergency Coordination Centre Activated 

The Town of Hinton has activated our Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) and we are actively monitoring the wildfire situation in our area. 

There is currently no risk to our community, but the ECC is active and making preparations in case the situation changes.

Communities to the east of Hinton, including Edson, have been evacuated due to wildfire and have been directed to head west along Highway 16 through Hinton and Jasper.

A Reception Centre is being set up for evacuees at the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre. Local residents should please avoid the area unless it is absolutely necessary.

Please ensure you are consulting official sources for information:

Wildfire Status
https://www.alberta.ca/wildfire-status.aspx

Emergency Alerts & Evacuation Orders
https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-emergency-alert.aspx

Travel Information
https://511.alberta.ca/#:Alerts

Yellowhead County Updates
https://www.facebook.com/yellowheadcounty

Hinton Emergency Preparedness Brochure
www.hinton.ca/beprepared 

Town of Hinton Emergency Management Plan
Includes evacuation information and how to prepare a 72-hour kit:
www.hinton.ca/emergencyplan