City of Dawson

_{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 River Breakup Update April 28, 2026 - ICE ADVISORY ISSUED}

_{This is an update from the Dawson Emergency Control Group including City of Dawson, Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and Government of Yukon response agencies.}

• _{The Klondike River is under an Ice Advisory.
    An Ice Advisory means: river ice is changing or expected to change. Ice may melt, break or move; large pieces of ice may be flowing in the river. River levels can change very rapidly. Changing ice conditions may cause isolated flooding in low-lying areas. As breakup continues, the Ice Advisory may be upgraded to a Flood Watch or Flood Warning.}
• _{Stay clear of riverbanks and stay off the ice. If you live near water, or in a flood-prone area, you should prepare to deal with flooding on your property. To learn about preparing for floods, visit www.PreparedYukon.ca or pick up more information at your local fire hall.} 
• _{Read advisories on the Flood Hub, which also has daily updates to current water conditions: https://floods.service.yukon.ca/} 
• _{Sand and sandbags are available at the Mammoth Statue (across from the Commissioner’s Residence on Front St.) please help yourself.}
• _{Information will be shared:}
  • _{www.Yukon.ca/emergencies}
  • _{www.CityofDawson.ca} 
  • _{www.Trondek.ca} 
  • _{City of Dawson E-News}
  • _{Radio:106.9 FM CFYT in Dawson, 105.5 FM in the Klondike Valley.}
  • _{Info Board on Front St (across from the General Store)}
     
• _{An update will be provided by Friday, May 1st, or earlier, if needed.} 

_{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.}