Alberta Wildfires

Alberta Beef Producers has developed this page as a curated source of wildfire resources for livestock owners in Alberta.

Emergency Alerts and Updates

Wildfire situations evolve rapidly. To stay up to date on current emergency updates, wildfire status, and more, visit:

• Alberta Emergency Alerts
• Wildfire emergency updates
• Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard and Map

The Government of Alberta has announced that Jasper residents who evacuated due to wildfires can apply for emergency evacuation funding of $1250/adult, $500 per dependent child. Evacuees can apply for the payment via alberta.ca/Emergency using a verified Alberta.ca account.

Organizations and businesses are also coming together to offer space and resources for evacuees. This includes but is not limited to:

• County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 – Free accommodations at the Buck Lake Campground
• Municipal Libraries – Computer access, free wi-fi, and connection
• Peavy Mart – parking lots for daytime/overnight RV parking, store washrooms

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Livestock Evacuation Options

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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.

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General Emergency Preparedness Resources

• Emergency Preparedness – Government of Alberta
  
  • Build an emergency kit
  • Build a vehicle emergency kit
  • Prepare my pets
  • Prepare to evacuate

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Emergency Preparedness Resources for Land and Livestock Owners

• Emergency Response Procedures for NON-DISEASE RELATED EMERGENCIES – Animal Health Emergency Management Project

• Farm Emergency Plan – Alberta Farm Animal Care
• Emergency Livestock Handling Equipment Trailers – Alberta Farm Animal Care
• 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
• Caring for Livestock During an Evacuation – Government of Manitoba
• 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

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