Jasper residents allowed to return home tomorrow
Posted by Ashley Martin on Thursday, August 15, 2024
Residents of Jasper National Park will be allowed to return home tomorrow, August 16.
Beginning at 7:00 am, residents and business owners coming from east of Jasper must stop at the East Gate to receive their Resident Re-entry Guide and then proceed to the east entrance of town. Residents coming from west of Jasper should travel past the West Gate and go directly to the east entrance of town to receive a Resident Re-entry Guide.
Residents can show their Parks Canada-issued resident parking pass or self-declare.
Once you’ve arrived at your property, you must place the placard visibly in a window or somewhere easily visible from the street to receive a gas relighting service.
RCMP will be stationed at the east entrance ensuring everyone entering has a resident re-entry guide. The only entrance to town will be the east entrance. To exit town, please drive out the west entrance.
Residents who live in Jasper but outside of the main townsite will receive instructions when it is safe for them to return at a later date.
There is significant damage and possibly triggering sights. The photos you have seen will not prepare you for the smell. Depending on the wind direction, the smell of smoke in town can be overwhelming. Be prepared with N95 masks.
Things from your balcony or porch may be on the lawn or sidewalk. First responders moved these things following the evacuation order to reduce combustibles next to homes.
Be prepared to not yet have utilities at your residence.