****TEST*** EMERGENCY EXERCISE UPDATE 1: 10:00AM 

Emergency Services in Hinton, including the Town of Hinton, RCMP, Hinton Fire and Hinton Search and Rescue are conducting a comprehensive exercise. 

A simulated incident is being enacted, leading to a coordinated response involving all emergency services. The exercise is designed to test and enhance the preparedness, communication, and response capabilities of our emergency services in a controlled manner.

This event is a simulated scenario and does not pose any threat to residents.

This message is a test of Town of Hinton communication systems.

Hinton Emergency Services are responding to a (imaginary) wildfire in the area of Tri-creek road. We are asking the public to avoid the area. 

Additional details will be shared as they become available. Please check www.hinton.ca and the Town of Hinton Facebook page for more updates.

This message is a test of Town of Hinton communication systems during the mock evacuation drill. No action is required. 

If you or anyone you know feels affected by this exercise or needs mental health support, resources can be found on our website at  https://hinton.ca/1292/Hinton-Offers-Wellness.