NATURAL DISASTER ALERT – U.S. Consulate General Calgary, Canada
April 27, 2020
Location: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo / Fort McMurray
Event: The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Alberta has issued evacuation orders for various areas, including parts of Fort McMurray, due to flooding from restricted water flows and ice breakage.
Actions to Take:
- Be aware of flooding and follow guidance from local authorities.
- Monitor municipality updates on the river breakup.
- Avoid travel to affected areas.
The U.S. Consulate General in Calgary is located at 615 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 4T8 and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm on Monday to Friday. You can reach us at 1-403-266-8962 during business hours. If you are a U.S. citizen in need of urgent assistance outside of business hours, the emergency after-hours number for the U.S. Consulate General is 1-403-266-8962. Our e-mail address is Calgary_ACS@state.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs (888)407-4747 or (202)501-4444
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