An evacuation order was issued for the entire community of Hay River, N.W.T., at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, with residents asked to head to higher ground or the community centre.
Those who got out of Hay River should head to Yellowknife, says SAO Glenn Smith. Those still in the community should stay put where they are, due to hazards throughout the town. Search and rescue will be happening for at least one resident on the K'atl'odeeche First Nation reserve.
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