City of Dawson

Emergency Control Group Update – June 30, 2025 – 2:30pm

This is a message from the Dawson Emergency Control Group including City of Dawson, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and Government of Yukon response agencies (including Wildland Fire Management and the Emergency Coordination Centre). Evacuation Alerts Rescinded – Hazard Remains The Evacuation Alerts issued last week for West Dawson, Sunnydale, and Henderson Corner area remain rescinded. We are thankful for the shift in conditions but remain mindful that wildfire risk persists. Residents are strongly encouraged to have 72-hour kits, and to remain prepared and attentive in the face of wildfires in our region.

Fire Activity In total, there are 28 active wildfires in the Dawson region. Ten of which are under control or being held. Due to recent weather, fires are showing minimal activity but are still producing heat. While the City of Dawson is currently not threatened, the Quebec Creek fire, Mount Leotta Fire an the Rabbit Creek fire are still active and out of control. Daily bulletins on fires are provided by Wildland Fire Management here: www.yukon.ca/wildfires

Wildland Fire Management (WFM) crews remain active in the territory. Structural protections are expected to stay in place until further notice, with crews responding within our region as needed.

Local Readiness

• Evacuation planning continues. Work over the past week has helped us build a strong foundation for future response. A specialist is currently in Dawson supporting our emergency planning team.

• Information boards remain in place and will be updated as needed.

• Pre-registration forms are still encouraged for residents of West Dawson, Sunnydale, and Henderson Corner. These forms help speed up any future evacuation efforts. Please pick-up and drop off at City Hall (1336) or at information boards in your neighbourhood.

• Be Prepared: All households should maintain a 72-hour emergency kit and plan for what you would do in the event of a wildfire or other emergency.

For Visitors Dawson remains open and welcoming to visitors. Services, tours, hotels, and restaurants are operating as usual. For up-to-date tourism information, call the Visitor Information Centre at 867-993-5566, open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily.

Thank You Thank you to fire crews, frontline responders, emergency planners, and support staff for their ongoing efforts. We appreciate the dedication and hard work of everyone helping to keep our community safe and informed.

Stay Informed/Prepared

• For the latest updates, visit: Yukon.ca/emergencies

• Daily updates from the Emergency Control Group are no longer expected, but we remain ready to share communication as needed in the face of any incident in our community.

• Daily fire bulletins are provided by Wildland Fire Management and can be found here: www.yukon.ca/wildfires

To Note:

- Äłät Nëhëjël (TH Hall) will no longer be operating as a clean-air shelter effective June 30, 2025.

- Daily radio updates on CFYT 106.9fm will cease after June 30, 2025, but will be re-activated if alerts or a situation warrants it.

^{Emergency Preparedness}

• ^{We encourage all Yukoners to have an emergency plan and emergency kit. Visit www.PreparedYukon.ca for more information about flood preparedness.}

^{Where to Get Information}

• ^{Yukon Government website: www.Yukon.ca/emergencies} 
• ^{Facebook: City of Dawson, Yukon - Municipal Government ; Yukon Protective Services, Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Government}
• ^{E-mail / E-News: Sign up at https://cityofdawson.ca/p/subscribe-to-e-news}
• ^{Radio: CFYT 106.9 FM. During emergencies, a summary is broadcast on 105.5 FM in Dawson and the Klondike Valley.}
  
  

^{Specific Incident Information}

• ^{Flood Information: Flood Atlas at https://flood-atlas.service.yukon.ca/} 
• ^{Wildfire Information: https://wildfires.service.yukon.ca/}
• ^{Highway Information: www.511yukon.ca or call 511}

^{Important Contacts}

• ^{Emergency: Phone 9-1-1}
• ^{Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in citizens: call 867-993-3125.}
• ^{Dawson residents: call the Dawson Fire Chief at 867-993-2934.}
• ^{Klondike Valley residents: call the Klondike Valley Fire Chief at 867-332-6928.}