Fort Simpson and Wrigley Evacuation Update July 06, 2026

NWT Emergency Response Update - July 07, 2026 17:00

Status of Evacuation Notices, Alerts, and Orders

Fort Simpson - Evacuation Order

• Fort Simpson remains under Evacuation Order.
• The Evacuation Order was given by the community of Fort Simpson on June 28, 2026.
• For community updates go to the Village of Fort Simpson webpage.

Wrigley - Evacuation Order

• Wrigley remains under Evacuation Order.
• The Evacuation Order was given by the community of Wrigley on June 29, 2026.
• For community updates go to the Wrigley Community Facebook page (private Facebook group).

For the latest updates on NWT Notices, alerts and orders visit https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/public-safety/notices-alerts-and-orders

NWT Wildfire Status

Follow NWT Fire for updates on wildfire:

• NWT Fire Wildfire Update
• NWT Fire Facebook page

NWT Highways, Airports and Ferries

• Highway conditions can change quickly with no warning.
• Always check DriveNWT.ca before you travel.

Services and Supports for Evacuees
Updated information on services available to evacuees can be found here: https://www.gov.nt.ca/en/public-safety/services-and-supports-evacuees.

For all evacuees who might require evacuee supports, it is important to go to your designated host community: Yellowknife for Fort Simpson Evacuees and Fort Smith for Wrigley evacuees. Going to the designated host community allows for effective continuity of service as well as having accurate numbers so that resources are allocated based on need. Thank you for you consideration and patience.

Emergency Evacuation Relief Program - All evacuees

• Find information about the Emergency Evacuation Relief Program (EERP), the Emergency Allowance benefits health care, mental health support, child and family services and other GNWT programs online.

United Way

• The United Way is working alongside emergency response teams to support evacuees from Fort Simpson and Wrigley.
• They have activated their Emergency Response Funding Program to get fast, flexible funding to local organizations supporting evacuees and reception centres.
• NGOs and Indigenous governments can submit a funding request to [email protected] to further support evacuees. Visit https://nwt.unitedway.ca

Find information about health care, mental health support, child and family services and other GNWT programs online.

Services for Fort Simpson Evacuees in Yellowknife

• A summary of services for Fort Simpson evacuees is available online. The Yellowknife Multiplex is the reception and lodging centre for evacuees from Fort Simpson. Go to the Multiplex for access to cots, meals, and showers.

Services for Wrigley Evacuees in Fort Smith

• A summary of services for Wrigley evacuees is available online. When you arrive in Fort Smith register at the Fort Smith Centennial Arena. There will be a place to sleep, food and people ready to help for as long as you need to be here.

For updated GNWT public safety information and information on supports and services for evacuees, visit www.gov.nt.ca/public-safety.