Fort McMurray, AB – With the return of Fort McMurray residents scheduled to begin June 1, the RCMP is asking the public to help keep everyone safe during re-entry by following the guidelines provided in the RMWB Re-entry Information Booklet.
The RCMP along with other emergency responders played a key role in the safe evacuation of more than 85,000 residents and will now play a similar role in ensuring everyone returns home safely.
“The RCMP’s main priority in assisting with the staged re-entry of Fort McMurray residents is to ensure that everyone gets home safely,” said Superintendent and Officer-in-Charge of the Wood Buffalo RCMP Rob McCloy. “We also want to make sure that returning residents have the information they need as soon as they return home.”
The Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray) RCMP detachment is fully operational and full police services will be provided to residents.
If you return home and it appears some type of criminal activity has taken place, call the RCMP’s complaint line at 780-788-4040. Report all emergencies by calling 9-1-1.
Areas deemed unsafe in Fort McMurray will be fenced off to prevent the public from accessing these locations and the number of police patrols in the area will be increased to ensure public safety.
Seven information centres have been set up throughout the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo to offer residents support and resources in one setting.
The two main information centres are located at the Fort McMurray Composite High School and the Westwood YMCA. Addresses for all information centres is included below.
- Fort McMurray Composite High School
9803 King Street, Fort McMurray
- Westwood High School/YMCA
221 Tundra Drive, Fort McMurray
- Vista Ridge
1 Spruce Valley, Saprae Creek
- Holy Trinity High School
230 Powder Drive, Fort McMurray
- Eagle Ridge Community Centre
301 Sparrow Hawk Drive, Fort McMurray
- Anzac Community Hall
105B-4 Christina Drive, Anzac
- Oil Sands Discovery Centre
515 MacKenzie Boulevard, Fort McMurray
Below is a list of numbers to keep handy to assist in non-police situations:
Mental Health Line – 1-877-303-2642
Insurance Bureau of Canada – 1-844-227-5422
Temporary Housing Benefits – 780-310-4455
Pets – Contact animal control branch www.albertaspca.org
Seniors Financial Assistance – 877-655-9992
Aboriginal Support – 587-645-3437 or the after-hours line at 1-800-638-0715
GOC Employment Insurance – www.servicecanada.gc.ca
Road Closures – For the most up to date information, visit www.511.alberta.ca or call 5-1-1
Abandoned Vehicles within Fort McMurray – 780-310-4455
Abandoned vehicles on Hwy. 63 south of the Hwy.63/881 junction – 1-877-671-2717
Abandoned vehicles on Hwy. 881 and on Hwy. 63 north of the Hwy. 63/881 junction may have been towed to a secure yard within Fort McMurray. Recovery of vehicles from this storage yard is currently suspended. More details will be provided once available.
“We understand this has been an extremely difficult time for the residents of Fort McMurray, but we will get through this,” said Supt. McCloy. “This incredibly resilient community will come together to rebuild and the RCMP looks forward to assisting in this next phase.”