Heavy snow in Alberta: Food and water delivered to those stranded on highway

 

 

The provincial government has provided emergency assistance to travelers stranded on Highway 63 following a severe storm that hit Alberta. Hundreds of vehicles were stranded on the main road due to heavy snow and wind on Friday. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has sent buses, food and drinking water to those stranded.

First Responders are checking each vehicle to ensure that travelers are safe on the roads, which have recorded up to 60 centimeters of snow. Traffic is completely disrupted due to the heavy snow. Efforts are underway to remove abandoned vehicles on the road. Authorities are currently aiming to transfer those stranded on the highway to Fort McMurray via buses. From there, arrangements will be made for them to return home safely. The RCMP has issued strict instructions to travelers not to venture out unless for emergency purposes and to exercise caution on highways as adverse weather conditions continue.