Overview
- The Town of Peace River canceled its evacuation alert Friday after Heart River flows fell and no immediate flooding was expected.
- The alert, issued Thursday, had covered the south end from the Highway 2 Bridge to 104 Avenue, including the entire downtown and areas near the Heart River.
- Residents had been told to be ready to leave on very short notice for at least three days and to fuel vehicles, gather key documents, medications, pets, food, and water.
- Officials say the risk of ice jams inside town still exists, so people should stay prepared and follow the town’s website and social channels for updates.
- The town also declared a local state of emergency Thursday to act quickly to protect residents, property, and critical infrastructure, after concerns tied to an ice jam on the upriver Smoky River.