City of Dawson does our best to assist our community and neighbors during anxious times. The goal of this page is to provide ongoing updates and information regarding public safety, generally surrounding emergencies in our municipality. We advise visitors to this page to first utilize the resources list below and contact us via info@cityofdawson.ca or 993-7400 if you feel like there is information missing from this page.
Klondike Region Breakup Update
Thursday May 1, 2025
- The Yukon River – Dawson Region Ice Advisory has ended. Stay away from riverbanks during breakup.
- For the Klondike River, moderate flood risk remains for freshet (snowmelt peak flow which is expected in the next few weeks).
- Sandbags and gravel remain available at the Mammoth Statue in Dawson and the Klondike Valley Fire Hall for anyone to use to protect their property.
- To learn about preparing for floods, visit www.PreparedYukon.ca or pick up more information at your local fire hall.
- The Flood Hub has daily updates to current water conditions across the Yukon: https://floods.service.yukon.ca/
- This will be the last public safety update unless conditions change. The Emergency Control Group for the Klondike is monitoring conditions. For the latest information, visit www.Yukon.ca/emergencies
ALWAYS BE PREPARED FOR EMERGENCIES
A reminder that Emergencies can happen at any time. We encourage all residents to be as prepared as possible. Each household should have an emergency plan, a 72-hour emergency kit, and give serious consideration to what they would do in the eventuality of an emergency. For resources related to emergency preparedness, please visit: www.PreparedYukon.ca
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.