Minister Shane Thompson has once again extended the State of Emergency for the South Slave Region.
This State of Emergency was originally declared on August 15, and has been extended several times since then. This latest extension will last until at least October 2nd.
The State of Emergency allows the GNWT to acquire and deploy the necessary resources to support the management of this unprecedented wildfire season, and protect the health and safety of NWT residents. This measure ensures that the Emergency Management Organization is better equipped to support the GNWT, community governments, and public agencies involved in emergency management plans and programs under the Emergency Management Act.
