City of Dawson is 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.
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.
Sandbagging
- If you need sandbags, pick them up along the North Klondike Highway/Front St., at the following locations: C4 subdivision, the Mammoth Statue, the Confluence, the Welcome to Dawson Sign, at Klondike Valley Fire Department, and the east entrance of Rock Creek.
- As the water continues to recede and the situation stabilizes, sandbag stations will be cleaned up and stored for future use. We encourage all residents who want sandbags to use the sand while it is still there.
Where to Get Information
- Yukon Government website: www.Yukon.ca/emergencies
- CityofDawson.ca: https://cityofdawson.ca/p/public-safety-notices-and-information
- Tr’ondek Hwech’in website: www.trondek.ca
- Facebook: City of Dawson – Local Government; Yukon Protective Services, Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in Government
- E-mail / E-News: Sign up at www.cityofdawson.ca
- Radio: CFYT 106.9 FM. During emergencies, a summary is broadcast on 105.5 FM in the Klondike Valley.
- Phone: Yukon government’s Flood Information Officer at 867-334-4802
- Highway Information: www.511yukon.ca or call 511
- Emergency Preparedness: www.PreparedYukon.ca
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.
The latest flood advisories are posted on the new Flood Atlas at https://flood-atlas.service.yukon.ca/. Regular public safety updates will be posted on www.yukon.ca/emergencies and https://www.facebook.com/YukonProtectiveServices/.