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SA国际影视传媒淣o risk to TownSA国际影视传媒 from wildfire says Inuvik SAO as GTC Grand Chief suggests precautionary measures

UPDATE 2: As of 6:30 p.m. Aug. 11, ENR now says the fire is 12 kilometres away. SA国际影视传媒淔our fire crews are actioning this fire, including air support for bucketing. Heavy equipment has started developing a fire guard that will protect the northwest end of Inuvik, where the liquid natural gas storage site for Inuvik Gas is located. Helicopters are bucking the fire, and tanker groups are actioning it as well as visibility has improved.SA国际影视传媒
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Mackenzie Road as of 4:48 p.m. Aug. 10. The Town says itSA国际影视传媒檚 on Level 1 emergency advisory but there is currently no risk to the town from the Inuvik Wildfire EV014 that is between 12 kilometers or 17 kilometres away. Eric Bowling/NNSL photo

UPDATE 2: As of 6:30 p.m. Aug. 11, ENR now says the fire is 12 kilometres away. SA国际影视传媒淔our fire crews are actioning this fire, including air support for bucketing. Heavy equipment has started developing a fire guard that will protect the northwest end of Inuvik, where the liquid natural gas storage site for Inuvik Gas is located. Helicopters are bucking the fire, and tanker groups are actioning it as well as visibility has improved.SA国际影视传媒

UPDATE: Inuvik Drum has confirmed with Environment and Natural Resources that Inuvik Wildfire EV014 is 15 kilometres away, not 12 kilometres away.

GwichSA国际影视传媒檌n Tribal Council Grand Chief Ken Kyikavichik has published on his Facebook that the Inuvik Wildfire EV014 is now 12 kilometres away and advised residents to SA国际影视传媒渂e prepared to leave on short notice.SA国际影视传媒

SA国际影视传媒淭his morning we had confirmation that a fire east of Inuvik is now about 12 kilometres away. Early yesterday it was 17 kilometres away however winds over the past day and a half have pushed the fire and smoke almost directly toward Inuvik.

SA国际影视传媒淎s a precaution, residents and our participants in Inuvik should be prepared to leave on short notice should the fire continue to approach the town. People should be packing some light luggage including your important papers as passports and identification along with any small keepsakes. For those with vehicles, fueling up vehicle and having it ready to depart would be sensible. As we can all appreciate, forest fires are unpredictable and can change quickly with the weather so we should be prepared if we need to act quickly.SA国际影视传媒

He posted the statement by way of his official Facebook page to his Facebook Group SA国际影视传媒淜en Kyikavichik - GTC Grand ChiefSA国际影视传媒 at roughly 4 p.m.

As of Thursday, August 10, 2023 - 16:30 MDT the Northwest Territories website lists the wildfire, known as SA国际影视传媒淚nuvik Wildfire (EV014)SA国际影视传媒 as 17 kilometres away and 20,477 hectares in size.

Town of Inuvik SAO Michael Trabysh says the town is now at control Level 1 - Local Control, an advisory state. 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 this weekend have been cancelled. The weekly Arctic Market has been cancelled due to air quality safety. The much anticipated 2023 Pat Tingmiak Memorial Fastball tournament has also been cancelled for safety.

Environment Canada advises as of 4 p.m. the Inuvik - Air Quality Health Index is 8 - High Risk. The general population should SA国际影视传媒淐onsider reducing or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors if you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation.SA国际影视传媒

People with cardiovascular issues, young children, Elders and other people at risk from poor air quality should SA国际影视传媒淩educe or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors. Children and the elderly should also take it easy.SA国际影视传媒

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.

Deputy premier Diane Archie posted to her official Facebook account that she had SA国际影视传媒渘o formal update to share at this time.SA国际影视传媒

SA国际影视传媒淚 can tell you Environment and Climate Change Fire Crews continue to fight, monitor and make plans to protect assets at risk from the fires in the Inuvik region. The fire continues to pose no immediate threat to Inuvik.

SA国际影视传媒淭here are no set triggers for when an evacuation alert or an evacuation order is issued. The Local Emergency Measures Organization (EMO), in this case the Town of Inuvik, will make the call based on current information and fire trends.

SA国际影视传媒(Health and Social Services) is part of the Local EMO and will make the determination on whether it is necessary to evacuate persons with health or mobility issues.SA国际影视传媒

A notice to the town of InuvikSA国际影视传媒檚 website published around 5:30 p.m. reads that Inuvik residents should SA国际影视传媒淏e Prepared.SA国际影视传媒

SA国际影视传媒淭he Town of Inuvik is advising residents of Inuvik regarding the threat of the nearby wildfire at Sitidgi Lake. To ensure good preparedness we are asking residents to:

1. Review your

2. Ensure you have an emergency kit

3. Pre-register on the

SA国际影视传媒淗aving residents pre-registered will help the municipality with planning activities to provide better support during an evacuation. It will allow you to let your community government know if you have support needs in the event of an evacuation such as: If you need help completing your pre-registration form please contact the Midnight Sun Complex at 777.8640 or the Inuvik Library at 777.8620 and a member of our Staff will arrange a time to assist you.SA国际影视传媒



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