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Wildfire situations evolve rapidly. To stay up to date on current emergency updates, wildfire status, and more, visit the Government of Alberta for active emergency updates and current emergency alerts.
You can also check out the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard and Map for detailed information on wildfire locations and activity, and Alberta Wildfire for more resources.
For Alberta Beef Producers’ current coverage of wildfires, head to ABP Daily.
Mental Health Resources
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger: Call: 9-1-1
If you or someone you know is thinking of suicide: Call or Text: 9-8-8
If you are struggling and aren’t sure what to do or who to contact, call 2-1-1 or reach out to Counselling Alberta.
You can find more mental health resources, including free and virtual options here.
Insurance Claims
Land owners and managers with questions about business risk management and potential insurance coverage/claims should get in touch with their providers as soon as possible after damage occurs. Some claim windows may be as short as two weeks from a fire event.
Those working with Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) can:
- reach out to their AFSC branch office,
- visit AFSC.ca,
- email info@afsc.ca, or
- call 1-877-899-2372.
General Emergency Preparedness Resources
Emergency Preparedness – Government of Alberta
Emergency Preparedness Resources for Land and Livestock Owners
- Emergency Response Procedures for NON-DISEASE RELATED EMERGENCIES – Animal Health Emergency Management Project
- Planning for and Responding to Disasters in Canada – Canadian Farm Business Management Council
- Farm Animals and Livestock Preparedness – Government of Alberta
- Emergency Preparedness for Farm Animals – Government of Canada
- Evacuation of Livestock – Lamont County
- Livestock Emergency Response Guide – Municipal District of Bonnyville
- Farm Animal Emergency Preparedness Plan for the Central Peace – Saddle Hills County
- Evacuation Checklist for Livestock – Yellowhead County