Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the Emergency Management Cabinet Committee will meet Friday at 2:30 p.m. in response to the current wildfire situations across the province..Smith said officials have been briefed on the state of the situation.."Department officials will also provide daily technical briefings to the media and the public as Alberta’s government continues to respond to the evolving situation," Smith said..“Cabinet continues to be kept up to date on the wildfire situation — as is the leader of the opposition per the premier’s request. Cabinet continues to have decision-making abilities to deal with emergency decisions.".READ MORE: There are currently 78 wildfires burning in Alberta — 19 out of control.Smith admitted in her statement, "This is a very serious ongoing situation."."Alberta’s government will continue to monitor and provide Albertans with the most up-to-date information," Smith said..“Albertans are encouraged to download the Alberta Emergency Alert mobile app, which immediately pushes all emergency alerts out to subscribers. For up-to-the-minute Alberta Emergency Alert information, visit Alberta Emergency Alert.”
