As Yellowknifers pack up and leave the territory by vehicle and by plane SA国际影视传媒� which residents of Hay River, KSA国际影视传媒檃tlSA国际影视传媒檕deeche First Nation, Fort Smith and Enterprise have already had to do SA国际影视传媒� NWT Premier Caroline Cochrane released this statement overnight:

SA国际影视传媒淲eSA国际影视传媒檙e all tired of the word unprecedented, yet there is no other way to describe this situation in the Northwest Territories. The country is watching, and our neighbours are keeping us in their thoughts and prayers.

SA国际影视传媒淓arlier today, I spoke with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He assured me that the GNWT has the Canadian governmentSA国际影视传媒檚 full support, and that they will assist in any way they can.

SA国际影视传媒淲eSA国际影视传媒檙e all in this together, but individually we choose how to react. I know this is a situation full of uncertainty, but we must take steps to stay calm and not make any decisions that will put those around us in danger.

SA国际影视传媒淭his means that if you are able to evacuate by road, obey all warning signs, emergency management officials, traffic control devices and posted speed limits. Do not make any rash decisions that can put other people in danger.

SA国际影视传媒淲e will get through this. Now more than ever is the time to ask for help if you need it and to work together.SA国际影视传媒�

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