The state of local emergency for Wayne and Highway 10x remains in effect as does the mandatory evacuation.
Alberta Transportation has completed its inspections for today and is now working at removing debris which is affecting a number of bridges.
The level of the Red Deer River, as forecasted, is rising and is still predicted peak at 700-750 cubic meters/ second tomorrow at noon. For comparison, in 2013 the river flows were 1,300 cubic metres/second.
The Town of Drumheller is working with the Alberta Emergency Management Agency and other provincial agencies as we monitor the situation.
If any citizens require assistance please call 403 823 6300 until 4.30 and then the emergency number at 403 823 2512.
Those citizens that remain in the evacuation area are recommended by Alberta Health Services to boil their water. For additional information please visit https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/eph/Page15235.aspx
