The Yukon government has issued an evacuation alert for several residential areas around Marsh Lake.

The Yukon Emergency Measures Organization issued the alert Wednesday afternoon due to high water and flooding in the area.

“Yukon residents and visitors in the affected area have been placed on alert and must prepare to be ready to evacuate on short notice,” the EMO said in a news release.

The areas are:

• Lewes River Road (Sawmill Road) – all residences;

• Army Beach Drive – residences 66 through to 132 (inclusive);

• South M’Clintock Road – residences 95-130; and

• Pearson Lane – residences 8 and 10.

The news release advised people on how to evacuate.

When preparing to evacuate, you should:

• Locate all family members and designate a safe meeting place;

• Gather essential items such as medication, eyeglasses, valuable papers and immediate care needs for dependents;

• Move livestock or pets to a safe area;

• Arrange transport for your household members in anticipation of a potential evacuation order;

• Arrange accommodation for your family. In the event of an evacuation order, emergency accommodation may be provided, if required; and

• Monitor local news sources and the Yukon government website for updated information on the status of the flood and impact on the area.

“Local residents and visitors are encouraged to avoid visiting properties in the affected area and to proactively relocate, prior to the hazard affecting the area directly,” the EMO said.

An evacuation order may be issued if the situation evolves and hazard directly threatens residents and visitors.