Old Crow, Yukon faces evacuation alert due to rising floodwaters from Porcupine River.

Old Crow, Yukon faces an evacuation alert due to rising floodwaters from the Porcupine River, caused by seasonal breakup. Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation and the Yukon Emergency Measures Organization have issued the alert, covering zones 1, 2, and 3 of the northern Yukon village. Residents are advised to prepare for evacuation, avoid riverbanks, and stay informed during this time.

May 18, 2024
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