Evacuation notice given for residents of Vale Island

Hay River lifted its full fire ban on May 31. (CKLB file photo)

The GNWT’s Alert Ready system is notifying residents of Vale Island in Hay River to evacuate immediately due to risk of flooding.

The notice was put out just after 2 p.m.

Evacuees must register at the HR Community Centre or call 1- 833-699-0188.

For information visit https://www.hayriver.com/breakup/

In a notice given by the Town of Hay River, “Any household that has evacuees who are in self-isolation, have COVID, or are demonstrating COVID symptoms, must call the Registration Centre – do not enter the Registration Centre.”