Wildfires in Enterprise have caused more damage to the Mackenzie Valley Fibre Link.
New North Networks provided an update at approximately 2 p.m. Aug. 15.
SA国际影视传媒淚n addition to the problem between Inuvik and Fort Good Hope, that will need to be repaired as well,SA国际影视传媒� said the notice. SA国际影视传媒淭here is no projection for either of these repairs.
SA国际影视传媒淚n the meantime, we have managed to get some satellite services operational, although we are still working on stability. We have been able to bring most services online and will continue to work at improving services.
SA国际影视传媒淥ur thoughts go out to all the people of the evacuated communities and especially the people of Enterprise who have lost so much.SA国际影视传媒�
Service through NorthwesTel is also limited by the fibre link outage, says the company in an update on its services posted to its Facebook at noon Aug. 15.
Inuvik, Tuktoyaktuk, Tsiigehtchic, Aklavik and Fort McPherson are still able to access telecommunication services, but internet is limited due to the Mackenzie Valley Fibre Link being damaged by fire.
However, hay River, High Level, Fort Smith, Enterprise, Fort Providence, Fort Resolution and Jean-Marie River currently do not have access to internet, long distance phone calls or cellular service.
SA国际影视传媒淲e are coordinating with the emergency management office to access sites and repair service as quickly as we can safely do so,SA国际影视传媒� says the notice.
NorthwesTel is asking customers to visit their for the most up to date information on service outages.
Internet in Inuvik was cut off Aug. 7 when fires damaged the line somewhere between Inuvik and Fort Good Hope. Access to the line has been limited by smoke limiting visibility and dangerous conditions on the ground.
Both Northwestel and New North Networks have established alternative lines to keep customers on basic service, but use of streaming services is being discouraged due to low bandwidth.
The outage is complicating communication efforts during management of the Inuvik Wildfire EV014, which as of 10 p..m. Aug. 14, remains 12 kilometres outside of Inuvik and is holding at 35,583 hectares in size. NWT Fire says it expects it to move away from Inuvik in the coming days.
SA国际影视传媒漈emperatures dropped to single digits overnight with scattered precipitation, which helped crews and slowed the fireSA国际影视传媒檚 spread for the second night in a row,SA国际影视传媒� reads the update. SA国际影视传媒淭oday winds are expected to shift, and push the head of the fire away from Inuvik.
SA国际影视传媒淔our fire crews and helicopters are doing reconnaissance on the north side of the fire, and assessing value protection needs. SA国际影视传媒�
Low flying aircraft unrelated to fires
Some residents were awakened shortly after midnight and again at 1 a.m. by a low flying aircraft.
Canadian Forces public affairs officer Maxime Cliche said both CF-18 fighter jets and C130 Hercules aircraft were conducting operations out of the Inuvik Forward Operating Base.
SA国际影视传媒淎s part of NORAD operations, NORAD CF-18 Hornets and a CC-130 Hercules are currently at Forward Operating Location Inuvik,SA国际影视传媒� she said. SA国际影视传媒淣ORAD operates out of a variety of locations across North America on a regular basis, including in the Arctic. These operations in Inuvik are normal and are part of NORAD mission of aerospace warning and aerospace control.SA国际影视传媒�
Town remains at Level 1
There was confusion Aug. 12 when an update from NWT Fire stated that SA国际影视传媒淚nuvik has issued an evacuation notice due to this wildfire. All residents should be ready to leave on short noticeSA国际影视传媒� which is the language used for Level 2 evacuation notice. However, the town remains at Level 1 or Evacuation Notice/Advisory - meaning residents SA国际影视传媒渘eed to be aware of an increased risk to the community due to wildfire in the area, and to be prepared.SA国际影视传媒�
The NWT Wildfire Update website still states that residents should be ready to leave on short notice as of 10:30 a.m., Aug. 14 - however a note has been added saying SA国际影视传媒淭he Evacuation Notice remains in place and has not been escalated.SA国际影视传媒�
Town of Inuvik SAO Michael Trabysh says the town remains at Evacuation Level 1 - Evacuation Advisory. He said the town would be publishing statements on how residents can prepare if needed on its Facebook page, the Town of Inuvik website and posters in the library and post office for people without internet connections due to the Mackenzie Valley Fibre Link being damaged from forest fires.
SA国际影视传媒淲eSA国际影视传媒檝e had extensive meetings with the government of the Northwest Territories and the Town of Inuvik is at no risk,SA国际影视传媒� he said. SA国际影视传媒淐itizens should prepare their emergency kits and their emergency plans. WeSA国际影视传媒檙e going to offer an online portal thatSA国际影视传媒檚 been developed by the government of the Northwest Territories for people to register on, but at this point in time there is no risk and there is no short notice evacuation alert at all.
SA国际影视传媒淲eSA国际影视传媒檝e received a template from the Emergency Management Office from the government of the Northwest Territories and it has some steps in it as well as an online portal to register.SA国际影视传媒�
According to the , under conditions requiring escalation. Level 1 means SA国际影视传媒淒irection and control of emergency operations is the responsibility of the Local Authority, and Level 1 exists when the emergency is expected to be of short duration, existing plans and resources are adequate, and the community impact is low to moderate. A State of Local Emergency is not likely required under these conditions as a limited response under the community emergency plan is usually sufficient action.
SA国际影视传媒淭he community informs the Regional Superintendent of the conditions, and Territorial departments or agencies may be in place for regulatory or monitoring requirements.SA国际影视传媒�
As a precaution, a number of major events scheduled last weekend were cancelled. The weekly Arctic Market was cancelled due to air quality safety. The much anticipated 2023 Pat Tingmiak Memorial Fastball tournament was also cancelled for safety.
Inuvik hosted 70 people from Old Crow at the Midnight Sun Complex overnight who are en route to Whitehorse. They were brought to Inuvik over four flights after the evacuation order was issued by the Vuntut Gwichin Government Aug. 9. They were assisted by the Nihtat GwichSA国际影视传媒檌n Council, the Inuvik Native Band and the Town of Inuvik by way of transportation, meals and the accommodation.
The Town of Inuvik is asking all residents to do the following:
1. Review your by visiting https://www.maca.gov.nt.ca/en/services/be-ready-emergencies/be-ready-make-emergency-plan-and-kit
2. Ensure you have an emergency kit
3. Pre-register on the by visiting https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/form/evac
