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Evacuation order issued for Vale Island, Hay River due to flooding

The Town of Hay River has called an evacuation order of Vale Island.
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An evacuation order was isssued for Vale Island, Hay River on May 7. NNSL file photo

The Town of Hay River has called an evacuation order of Vale Island.

A notice appeared on the town’s Facebook page on May 7 stating that due to a flood threat that the evacuation order was ordered.

Residents are required to register at the the Hay River Community Centre (Recreation Centre) or at 833-699-0188 before evacuating the community,” states the notice.

“Any household that has evacuees who are in self-isolation, have COVID-19 or are demonstrating COVID symptoms, must call the Registration Centre.”

These people cannot not enter the Registration Centre.

For those individuals requiring assistance evacuating please contact 833-699-0188.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.