NWT Flood Response Update: May 24, 2022, 17:00pm
Unprecedented flooding is currently affecting thousands of residents in the Northwest Territories.
Current status
Water levels and flow
- https://www.enr.gov.nt.ca/en/newsroom/nwt-water-monitoring-bulletin-may-24-2022
The Hay River and K’atl’odeeche First Nation emergency has transitioned from response to recovery.
Communities are the lead on response and recovery activities and are supported by the GNWT as needed.
Territorial and Regional Emergency Management Organizations are activated and providing resources for planning, coordination, and emergency management and recovery operations.
Assessments are now underway in Hay River and Kátł’odeeche First Nation at flood@gov.nt.ca or by phone at (867) 767-9161 ext. 21031. This registration is recommended to anyone who has property impacted regardless of insurance status so that the assessments can take place.
- Get the latest local updates:
- Town of Hay River – Break-up 2022
- K’atl’odeeche First Nation on Facebook
- Evacuation orders have been lifted in Hay River and Kátł’odeeche First Nation. All residents are now permitted to return to their communities.
- The airport has reopened to the public. Inspections and repairs occurring on the main runway.
- A boil water advisory remains in Hay River, Enterprise, Kakisa and Kátł’odeeche First Nation.
- View: Boil water advisory – Hay River, Enterprise, Kakisa and K’atl’odeeche Reserve – May 12, 2022
Disaster Assistance registration and support
- Enhanced disaster assistance announced by the GNWT is available for those affected in Hay River and Kátł’odeeche First Nation.
- All impacted residents are strongly encouraged to register as soon as possible so that they can be included in the assessment work going on this week. Please contact GNWT Pathfinders in the community, or by email: flood@gov.nt.ca or by phone at (867) 767-9161 ext. 21031. This registration is recommended to anyone who has property impacted regardless of insurance status so that the assessments can take place.
Roads
- GNWT staff are monitoring all highways in the South Slave region. For highway conditions visit: https://www.dot.gov.nt.ca/Highways/Highway-Conditions
- Highway from the NWT-Alberta border to Enterprise is open, with one lane traffic at kilometre 56-80.
- Highway 1 from kilometre 236-238 is open to one-lane traffic.
- Highway 2 is now open and resuming regular operations.
- GNWT staff are assessing GNWT assets for potential damage due to flooding – including assessing electrical systems in flood damaged buildings with Northland Utilities.
- The GNWT Driver and Vehicle Services office is open and operating under regular hours – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fees are being waived for anyone who has lost their NWT driver’s licence or NWT General Identification Card in the flood. Identification will be re-issued for those who may not have back-up documentation at this time.
- The MV Lafferty ferry at the Liard River crossing is open. Travellers can expect delays in service due to changing conditions.
- Latest info: Dept. of Infrastructure
Rest of NWT
Flood risk remains in other areas downstream on the Mackenzie River.
There are some communities that remain at higher risk of flooding than others.
- Nahanni Butte (South Nahanni River, Liard River)
- Fort Liard (Liard River)
- Aklavik (Mackenzie River)
It’s not too late to take actions to be ready before the water comes. Get simple, practical tips:
- Visit: Be Ready for Floods
Actions today
Hay River and K’at’lodeeche First Nation
- GNWT hired contractors continue assessment work in Hay River and K’at’lodeeche First Nation.
- All impacted residents are strongly encouraged to register as soon as possible so that they can be included in the assessment work going on this week. Please contact GNWT Pathfinders in the community, or by email: flood@gov.nt.ca or by phone at (867) 767-9161 ext. 21031. This registration is recommended to anyone who has property impacted regardless of insurance status so that the assessments can take place.
Donations, helping out, and helpful local links
When trouble comes, Northerners come together. And that’s amazing – but donation overrun can be problematic. Here are the ways we’re recommending you donate and help out:
- Donate cash to United Way: United Way’s flood campaign is endorsed by the Town of Hay River and GNWT. Cash will be able to be put to good use and won’t overrun responders.
- Donate to K’at’lodeeche First Nation GoFundMe: Endorsed by the First Nation (see Facebook post). Donations to help with community recovery.
- Businesses services listing (Hay River): Hay River community members have compiled a list of businesses open and information about service levels.
- Hay River Helps: community members are currently working together to coordinate needs for evacuees.
- Caremongering Yellowknife: Facebook group currently connecting folks with help they need
More information
- Town of Hay River Break-up Updates
- Daily water monitoring bulletins
- GNWT Public Safety web page – Program and service updates, evacuation orders, and other safety information
- Environment Canada – Hay River
- Flood Recovery 2022 – What You Need To Know
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